Flight crew reported during takeoff roll at DLH an aircraft crossed the runway in front of them; resulting in a rejected takeoff. Flight crew suggested a hot spot be added to the chart at the taxiway/runway intersection.
Synopsis
Flight crew reported during takeoff roll at DLH an aircraft crossed the runway in front of them; resulting in a rejected takeoff. Flight crew suggested a hot spot be added to the chart at the taxiway/runway intersection.
Narrative
Tower cleared us for takeoff on runway 21. PIC initiated static take off; full power we begin roll on runway. I made standard takeoff call outs; called 80kt cross check and then see Aircraft Y crossing runway 21 from Alpha. We had reached 88kts at this point. I immediately called Abort. PIC immediately pulled power to reverse; used max brakes and we stopped on the runway. I called to tower that we aborted the take off. I estimate we were under 100 meters from Aircraft Y. Tower seemed caught off guard that anything happened. Aircraft Y claimed tower gave them the instruction to cross but tower clarified that they did not; and the instruction was to cross runway 27 not 21.Cause: Aircraft confused or was unclear on taxi they had received. Tower did not catch the impending incursion.Suggestions: Mark taxiway where Alpha and Charlie intersect as a Hot Spot; I could see how that area in real life is more confusing than the area depicted on the chart. Improved diligence from tower during runway crossings.
Second reporter narrative
Cleared from tower for departure. On course; 5000. Runway 21. With moderate rain. Set power; Ts & Ps in the green; on governors; release brakes and initiated a takeoff roll. At 88 knots; my FO and I both saw Aircraft Y enter the runway from Alpha taxiway. We initiated an abort. Applied max braking and reverse thrust.called for abort to tower. Aircraft Y got confused and was in the wrong place at wrong time. We stopped within 60 yards approximately from them. My FO performed flawlessly. #4 main received a scuff mark with no cord showing.Cause: Aircraft X; one; had difficulty with instructions. Had foreign accent.Suggestions: Pay attention
Source: NASA Aviation Safety Reporting System (public domain). Reports are voluntary submissions and are not verified by NASA.