Let L-410 crash, May 7, 2004 (6 killed), Jiech
Let L-410 accident on May 7, 2004 near Jiech, Jonglei, South Sudan with 6 fatalities. Cause: Probably a cargo shift after takeoff that caused a stall....
- Date: May 7, 2004
- Aircraft: Let L-410
- Location: Jiech, Jonglei, South Sudan
- Fatalities: 6
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Probably a cargo shift after takeoff that caused a stall. No official investigation report was found.
A Let L-410 chartered by a Sudanese development unit to carry medics and supplies to Ayod stalled and crashed shortly after takeoff from Jiech. Cargo reportedly shifted during the climb. One pilot and five passengers were killed and four occupants were injured. Both pilots were New Zealand citizens.