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Aircraft Overran Runway 29 During Takeoff (ER-ICJ)

Luena, AngolaTakeoff (climb)

On January 27, 2004, an Ilyushin II-18 (registration ER-ICJ) operated by Renan was involved in an aviation accident near Luena, Angola during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft failed to accelerate as expected during takeoff on runway 29. The aborted takeoff could not be stopped in time, causing the plane to overrun and collide with trees 100 meters away, resulting in one injury and total loss.

Incident Overview During the takeoff roll on runway 29, the aircraft did not accelerate as expected. The captain decided to abort the takeoff procedure, but the aircraft could not be stopped within the remaining distance. The aircraft overran the runway and collided with trees located 100 meters further. A crew member was injured, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. ## Operational Details The incident occurred during the takeoff roll on runway 29. The aircraft's failure to accelerate as expected prompted the captain to abort the takeoff. Despite the abort decision, the aircraft could not be stopped within the remaining distance, leading to an overrun. The aircraft collided with trees located 100 meters beyond the runway. ## Outcomes The collision with the trees resulted in one crew member being injured. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair, leading to its total loss.

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