What happened
During the takeoff roll at Lankien Airstrip, the flight crew observed a cow moving onto the active runway 19. In an effort to avoid a collision with the animal, the captain decided to abort the takeoff procedure. However, the aircraft could not decelerate sufficiently within the available runway length.
As a result of the failed stop, the aircraft overran the end of the runway and came to a halt several dozen meters beyond the threshold. While the aircraft sustained damage beyond repair, there were no injuries reported among the five occupants on board.
Findings
- The primary cause of the excursion was the sudden appearance of livestock on the active runway.
- The decision to abandon the takeoff led to insufficient distance for the aircraft to come to a complete stop before the runway end.