No fatalities

LOT Embraer ERJ-170 Declares Go-Around Due to Slot Issue at Warsaw Chopin Airport

TMA EPWA, PL

On November 11, 2011, an Embraer ERJ-170 was involved in an aviation accident near TMA EPWA, PL. No fatalities were reported. 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.

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

On 11 November 2011, a LOT Embraer ERJ-170 crew executed a go-around near Warsaw due to a slot problem, landing safely. The investigation did not determine a cause.

Incident Overview

On 11 November 2011, at approximately 19:40 UTC, the crew of an Embraer ERJ-170 operating for PLL LOT reported a go-around during an approach to runway 33 at Warsaw Chopin Airport (EPWA). The crew cited a problem with the aircraft's slats as the reason for the decision. The aircraft subsequently landed without further incident at 19:55 UTC.

Aircraft and Operator Information

The aircraft involved was an Embraer ERJ-170, operated by PLL LOT S.A. The pilot in command was a professional airline pilot.

Location

The event occurred within the TMA (Terminal Maneuvering Area) of Warsaw Chopin Airport.

Investigation Findings

The investigation was conducted by the operator under the supervision of Tomasz Makowski of the State Commission on Aircraft Accident Investigation (PKBWL). The cause of the incident was not determined. No safety recommendations were issued. The operator reported no data on preventive actions taken.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 11 Nov 2011 Embraer ERJ-170 accident near TMA EPWA, PL?

On 11 November 2011, a LOT Embraer ERJ-170 crew executed a go-around near Warsaw due to a slot problem, landing safely. The investigation did not determine a cause.

Were there any fatalities in the 11 Nov 2011 Embraer ERJ-170 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 11 Nov 2011 involved an Embraer ERJ-170, at TMA EPWA, PL.

Investigation report by the Polish State Commission on Aircraft Accidents Investigation (PKBWL). Original record: https://pkbwl.gov.pl/raporty/2011-1455/. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the Panstwowa Komisja Badania Wypadkow Lotniczych (PKBWL), Poland.