On June 17, 2011, an Embraer ERJ-170 was involved in an aviation accident near TMA EPWA, PL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The cause of the incident was not determined. This summary draws on records from the Polish State Commission on Aircraft Accidents Investigation (PKBWL); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
On 17 June 2011, an EMBRAER ERJ-170 operated by LOT Polish Airlines experienced flap problems after takeoff and returned to Warsaw Chopin Airport, landing safely. The cause was not determined.
Incident Details
On 17 June 2011, at 06:07 UTC, the crew of an EMBRAER ERJ-170 (operated by LOT Polish Airlines) detected flap problems shortly after takeoff from Warsaw Chopin Airport. The decision was made to return to the departure airport due to the availability of maintenance personnel. The aircraft landed without incident at 06:34 UTC.
Investigation
LOT Polish Airlines conducted the investigation as the user operator. No formal investigation team was appointed. The investigation concluded on 22 August 2016.
Conclusion
The cause of the incident was not determined. No recommendations were issued.