Casualties unknown

2013-06-13: Embraer 170 — EPWA, PL

EPWA, PL

On June 13, 2013, an Embraer 170 was involved in an aviation accident near EPWA, PL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: False BLEED OVERPRESS signal. 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.

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On 13 June 2013, an Embraer 170 operated by LOT Polish Airlines experienced a false BLEED OVERPRESS warning during takeoff at Warsaw Chopin Airport, leading to a rejected takeoff at 21 knots. After reset, the flight continued without recurrence.

Occurrence

On 13 June 2013, an Embraer 170 aircraft was departing from Warsaw Chopin Airport (EPWA) operated by LOT Polish Airlines. During the takeoff roll, after the crew set the engine thrust levers to takeoff power, the Engine Indication and Crew Alerting System (EICAS) displayed a BLEED OVERPRESS (bleed 1) message. In response, the flight crew decided to reject the takeoff. The aircraft had accelerated to a maximum calibrated airspeed of 21 knots at the time of rejection.

After vacating the runway, the crew consulted with the Maintenance Control Center (MCC). The captain then performed a reset of the cabin pressure system. The warning indication disappeared, and the captain decided to continue the flight. The fault did not recur during the remainder of the operation.

Investigation

The investigation was conducted by LOT Polish Airlines under the supervision of Maciej Lasek from the State Commission on Aircraft Accident Investigation. The group did not appoint a formal investigation team. The final report was issued on 18 August 2015. No safety recommendations were formulated.

Cause

The stated cause of the incident was a false BLEED OVERPRESS signal.

Probable cause

False BLEED OVERPRESS signal.

Investigation report by the Polish State Commission on Aircraft Accidents Investigation (PKBWL). Original record: https://pkbwl.gov.pl/raporty/2013-0805/. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the Panstwowa Komisja Badania Wypadkow Lotniczych (PKBWL), Poland.