Antonov AN-24 crash, Mar 20, 1997 (4 killed), Juba
Antonov AN-24 accident on March 20, 1997 near Juba, Central Equatoria, South Sudan with 4 fatalities. Cause: Under investigation; engine trouble...
- Date: March 20, 1997
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-24
- Location: Juba, Central Equatoria, South Sudan
- Fatalities: 4
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Under investigation; engine trouble reported during approach, with the SPLA shoot-down claim unverified.
A Sudanese Air Force An-24 crashed while approaching Juba Airport after the crew reported engine problems and attempted an emergency landing. All four crew died. Rebel SPLA forces claimed they shot the aircraft down, but this was not independently confirmed.