Abstract: Based on nonlinear Euler-Bernoulli beam theory, a discretized model of the arresting cable considering the kink-wave is developed to study the phenomenon of the kink-wave and analyze the influence of the kink-wave during the arresting process of carrier aircraft. The numerical simulation result of the arresting process shows that the kink-wave exists in the whole arresting process. The hook load fluctuates due to the kink-wave. This fluctuation is most intense at the initial period of the arresting process. Then the fluctuation gradually attenuates. The existence of the kink-wave significantly shortens the stopping time and stopping displacement, and also makes the maximum value of the arresting cable tension larger. In addition, there are obvious differences in propagation direction, angle of cable tension and average velocity of the kink-wave between the odd and even numbered kink-waves.