On December 2, 2013, a Piper PA-34-220T Seneca V was involved in an aviation accident near Wrocław (EPWR), PL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The cause of the tire puncture was not determined. This summary draws on records from the Polish State Commission on Aircraft Accidents Investigation (PKBWL).
A Piper PA-34-220T Seneca V suffered a right main landing gear tire puncture after landing at Wrocław Airport, prompting runway closure and aircraft removal.
Incident Details
On 2 December 2013, at 08:35 UTC, a Piper PA-34-220T Seneca V operating under SP registration landed on runway 29 at Wrocław Airport (EPWR). After the landing roll, the crew discovered that the right main landing gear tire had been punctured, rendering the aircraft unable to taxi off the runway under its own power.
Response
The crew notified the relevant services, including the airport duty officer, air traffic control, and other airport personnel. The aircraft was subsequently removed from the runway to taxiway D2 at approximately 09:15 UTC. Runway 29 was reopened at 09:17 UTC. The investigation was conducted by the operator under the supervision of the State Commission on Aircraft Accident Investigation (PKBWL).
Investigation Outcome
The cause of the tire puncture was not determined. No safety recommendations were issued by the commission.
Probable cause
The cause of the tire puncture was not determined.