The insurance company covering the Cessna 208 Caravan that crashed near Luri Mountain in April will be responsible for compensating the victims of the accident, according to the chairperson of the aircraft investigation committee.
Eng. Sebur Nyuon Antipas Nyok Kucha said the aircraft, operated by CityLink Aviation Ltd., was insured in Kenya and that its insurer would handle compensation for those affected by the crash.
All 14 people on board were killed when the aircraft crashed approximately 20 kilometres southwest of Juba while travelling from Yei to Juba International Airport on April 27, 2026.
The aircraft departed Yei at 9:15 a.m. and lost communication with air traffic control at around 9:43 a.m., according to officials.
Speaking during the release of the investigation report on Tuesday, Kucha said compensation would provide relief to the victims’ families.
“The victims of the air crash will be compensated duly and by the insurer of the aircraft,” he said.
Kucha confirmed that the aircraft had insurance coverage in Kenya, placing responsibility for compensation on the insurance company.
“It is worth mentioning that this aircraft, 5Y-NOK, was insured indeed in Kenya, and the insurance company will take on the responsibility of compensation of the victims of this air crash,” he said.
He further assured the families that the insurer would be responsible for compensating those affected.
“So the victims of this aircraft will be fully compensated by the insurance company,” Kucha said.
The committee chairperson did not provide details about the amount of compensation, when payments would begin, or the procedures families must follow to submit claims.
The investigation committee was established by the Minister of Transport after the crash to determine the circumstances surrounding the accident and recommend measures to improve aviation safety.
Its findings identified poor weather, low visibility, communication failures and the absence of a weather radar system at Juba International Airport among the contributing factors.
The committee also recommended improvements to aviation safety oversight and flight operating procedures to reduce the risk of similar accidents.
Further information about the compensation process, including the insurer’s identity and the timeline for payments to families, was not provided during the report’s release.
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