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Aircraft Overran Runway at Lankien Airstrip After Cow Entered Active Runway (9XR-AL)

Lankien, South SudanTakeoff (climb)

On September 14, 2003, a Let L-410 (registration 9XR-AL) operated by ACS Ltd was involved in an aviation accident near Lankien, South Sudan during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

During a takeoff roll at Lankien Airstrip, a cow entered the active runway. The captain aborted the takeoff, but the aircraft overran and was damaged beyond repair. All five occupants escaped uninjured.

Incident Overview During the takeoff roll at Lankien Airstrip, the flight crew observed a cow entering the active runway 19. In response, the captain abandoned the takeoff procedure. However, the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining runway distance and overran the runway, coming to rest a few dozen metres further. All five occupants escaped the incident uninjured, while the aircraft sustained damage beyond repair. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or location beyond Lankien Airstrip, nor does it state a probable cause beyond the described sequence of events.

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What happened in the 14 Sept 2003 Let L-410 accident near Lankien, South Sudan?

During a takeoff roll at Lankien Airstrip, a cow entered the active runway. The captain aborted the takeoff, but the aircraft overran and was damaged beyond repair. All five occupants escaped uninjured.

Were there any fatalities in the 14 Sept 2003 Let L-410 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 14 Sept 2003 involved a Let L-410, registration 9XR-AL, operated by ACS Ltd, at Lankien, South Sudan.

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