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Cessna 177 Cardinal Accident in Poland (SP-YVD)

Kraków (EPKP), PL

On June 15, 2004, a Cessna 177 (registration SP-YVD) was involved in an aviation accident near Kraków (EPKP), PL. This summary draws on records from the Polish State Commission on Aircraft Accidents Investigation (PKBWL).

Sourcesthe Polish State Commission on Aircraft Accidents Investigation (PKBWL)Primary reportUpdated 2026-10-18Data APIEditorial standards

A Cessna 177 Cardinal, registration SP-YVD, crashed near Kraków-Pobiednik Airport on June 15, 2004, during initial climb. The pilot sustained spinal injuries, while three passengers were unharmed.

Incident Overview and Aircraft Details On June 15, 2004, at approximately 10:00 local time, a Cessna 177RG Cardinal (manufactured in 1967, serial number 17700180) crashed shortly after takeoff from Kraków-Pobiednik Airport (EPKP). The aircraft, bearing the registration SP-YVD, was operating a private flight to Poznań-Ławica Airport (EPPO) to transport three company employees. The investigation was conducted by the Polish Central Accident Investigation Board (PKBWL). The aircraft had been imported from Germany in 2000 and was registered in the Special category due to incomplete documentation. It was sold to its final owner in May 2004.

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What happened in the 15 Jun 2004 Cessna 177 accident near Kraków (EPKP), PL?

A Cessna 177 Cardinal, registration SP-YVD, crashed near Kraków-Pobiednik Airport on June 15, 2004, during initial climb. The pilot sustained spinal injuries, while three passengers were unharmed.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 15 Jun 2004 involved a Cessna 177, registration SP-YVD, at Kraków (EPKP), PL.

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Investigation report by the Polish State Commission on Aircraft Accidents Investigation (PKBWL). Original record: https://pkbwl.gov.pl/raporty/2004-0106/. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the Panstwowa Komisja Badania Wypadkow Lotniczych (PKBWL), Poland.