3286: UNMISS Aviation Chief Explains Rapid Response to Plane Crash

In an interview with the Chief of UNMISS Aviation Samuel Abrokwa said UNMISS swiftly mobilised aviation and medical resources to support national authorities after receiving reports of a possible aircraft crash. The mission redirected a helicopter to the suspected crash site within 30 minutes, placed additional helicopters on standby, and worked closely with the South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority through a temporary rescue coordination centre. Abrokwa said the main challenges were identifying the exact crash location and operating in poor weather conditions.