25/12/2025
🚨 AIRCRAFT SAFETY NOTICE – LAMEN BAY AIRSTRIP 🛩️
⚠️On 15th December 2025, a very serious safety incident happened at Lamen Bay Airstrip.
During takeoff, four (4) cattle were found on the runway while the aircraft was already moving at high speed. All passengers panicked, thinking the plane had hit the animals. Thankfully, the pilot managed to stop safely, and no one was injured.
This situation could have ended very badly.
We kindly remind all families and cattle owners around Lamen Bay to please keep your animals fenced and away from the runway at all times. This is for the safety of passengers, crew, and the aircraft.
✈️ Air Vanuatu has only just resumed flights to Lamen Bay, and incidents like this could risk services being suspended again. Let’s all work together to keep our airstrip safe and operational.
This message is shared with concern and respect — safety must always come first.
📸 by Chris