What happened
During a cargo operation involving the transport of 50 cows, a four-engine aircraft known as 'Helka' experienced a runway excursion at Pisa-San Giusto Airport. Following the touchdown on the runway, the aircraft encountered issues preventing it from coming to a halt within the available landing distance. The plane subsequently overran the runway and exited the paved surface, settling in a nearby ditch where a fire broke out.
While all four crew members managed to evacuate the wreckage without injury, the impact and subsequent fire resulted in heavy livestock losses. Of the 50 cows on board, only three were saved, while 47 cows perished in the accident.