diff --git a/examples/platforms/nrf52840/radio.c b/examples/platforms/nrf52840/radio.c
index f968d98..b50f510 100644
--- a/examples/platforms/nrf52840/radio.c
+++ b/examples/platforms/nrf52840/radio.c
@@ -701,6 +701,7 @@
 
     case NRF_802154_RX_ERROR_RUNTIME:
     case NRF_802154_RX_ERROR_TIMESLOT_ENDED:
+    case NRF_802154_RX_ERROR_ABORTED:
         sReceiveError = OT_ERROR_FAILED;
         break;