PKBWL report – accident, ASG-29E glider (SP-3818), EPLU, 15/06/2022
After an unsuccesful attempt to start the sustainer engine the aircraft stalled, thancaught on the ground with its wing and subsequently collided with the ground.
PKBWL report – Serious Incident, Embraer – ERJ190-200-200LR (SP-LNO), Warsaw aerodrome (EPWA), 11/10/2019
On 11 October 2019, during approach a serious incident occurred. After completion of the investigation, PKBWL issued four safety recommendations for the carrier.
PKBWL report – Accident, Robinson 22 registered as YOYO (SP-HEYO), Leśnia Jania, 10/01/2023
On 10 January 2023 a fatal accident occurred. Taking into account a number of revealed irregularities PKBWL has decided to refrain from further investigation of the occurrence.
Krzysztof Miłkowski new Chairman of the State Commission on Aircraft Accidents Investigation
We hereby inform that on 27th April 2023, Mr. Andrzej Adamczyk, the Minister for Infrastructure, accepted the resignation of Mr. Bogusław Trela, the Chairman of the State Commission on Aircraft Accident Investigation (PKBWL) and awarded him the Badge of Honour “Well-Deserved for Transportation of the Republic of Poland.” This award is considered the highest distinction in […]
PKBWL report – Accident, Tecnam P2006T (SP-KEY), Bydgoszcz aerodrome (EPBY), 14/07/2020
On 14 July 2020 a fatal accident occurred. The plane was destroyed and the crew died on the spot.
PKBWL report, Accident, Guimbal Cabri G2 (SP-NCA), Nowe Miasto n/Pilicą Airfield (EPNM), 2/07/2020
On the day of the accident, at the EPNM aerodrome, the crew was performing the exercise no. IV/17, acc. to the PPL (H) Training Program, ed. 2 of the ACSL LAW. The planned flights were intended to check the student pilot ability to perform exercise EX-1 “Pre-solo flight exam”. It was planned to perform 10 […]
PKBWL report – Accident, Cessna C-150 (SP-KHD), Brzóza, 24/11/2020
During emergency landing, the plane turned over. The student suffered minor injuries but managed to get out of the damaged aircraft on her own. During the inspection of the aircraft at the accident site, it was found that the carburetor heater lever was in the “closed” position (no heating).
PKBWL Interim report – Accident, VULCANAIR P68 (SP-FPM), Gdańsk Airport (EPGD), 23/03/2021
The State Commission on Aircraft Accidents Investigation (PKBWL) hereby informs that the investigation activities related to the accident involving VULCANAIR P68 airplane registered as SP-FPM, which occurred on 23rd March 2021 (PKBWL reference number 572/2021) have been completed and the draft Final Report on the investigation has been prepared. Currently, the draft Final Report is being translated into English, […]
PKBWL report – Accident, Gyrocopter TERCEL (SP-XERO), Toruń, 9/05/2021
On May 9, 2021, the pilot (and owner) of the TERCEL gyrocopter arrived at EPTO – Pomeranian Aeroclub’s aerodrome to perform a recreational flight. The pilot performed a preflight check in accordance to the Flight Manual. No technical irregularities were found at that time. At about 9:53 hrs UTC the pilot took off and then […]
PKBWL report – Accident, Aero AT-3 R100 (SP-PBC), Witanowice, 30/06/2023
On 30th June 2022, the pilot of an AT-3 R100 aircraft, registration marks SP-PBC, was performing an en-route flight as part of his ATPL(A) training. After about 1 hour 40 min. from take-off, the engine stopped in flight and attempts to restart it were unsuccessful. The pilot was forced to land in a random hilly […]
