Incident Details
On June 27, 2011, at 00:05 UTC, the crew of an Embraer ERJ-170 aircraft operated by Polskie Linie Lotnicze LOT S.A. (PLL LOT) encountered problems with the flaps shortly after departure. The flight was operating within the Warsaw Terminal Control Area (TMA EPWA). In response to the flap issue, the crew decided to return to the departure airport.
The aircraft landed safely at 00:36 UTC without further incident. No injuries were reported among occupants, and the aircraft sustained no damage.
Investigation
The Polish State Commission for Aircraft Accident Investigation (PKBWL) oversaw the investigation, which was conducted by the operator. The investigation team was not appointed, and the final report was issued on August 22, 2016. The cause of the flap problem was not established. No safety recommendations were made, and no preventive actions were documented.