Antonov AN-12 crash, Nov 4, 2015 (41 killed), Juba
Antonov AN-12 accident on November 4, 2015 near Juba, Central Equatoria, South Sudan with 41 fatalities. Cause: Reported overloading, aircraft unable...
- Date: November 4, 2015
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-12
- Location: Juba, Central Equatoria, South Sudan
- Fatalities: 41
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Reported overloading, aircraft unable to climb after takeoff
An Antonov An 12BK cargo aircraft crashed into a hill on the bank of the White Nile shortly after takeoff from Juba on a flight to Paloich. All six crew and most passengers were killed, and two passengers survived. South Sudan authorities reported that the aircraft was overloaded and unable to climb, and the captain had told ATC he carried only 12 passengers.