No fatalities

Incident: Piper PA-34-220T Seneca V Tire Puncture on Landing at Wrocław

Wrocław (EPWR), PL

On December 2, 2013, a Piper PA-34-220T Seneca V was involved in an aviation accident near Wrocław (EPWR), PL. No fatalities were reported. 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).

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

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.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2 Dec 2013 Piper PA-34-220T Seneca V accident near Wrocław (EPWR), PL?

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.

Were there any fatalities in the 2 Dec 2013 Piper PA-34-220T Seneca V accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2 Dec 2013 involved a Piper PA-34-220T Seneca V, at Wrocław (EPWR), PL.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The cause of the tire puncture was not determined.

Investigation report by the Polish State Commission on Aircraft Accidents Investigation (PKBWL). Original record: https://pkbwl.gov.pl/raporty/2013-1852/. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the Panstwowa Komisja Badania Wypadkow Lotniczych (PKBWL), Poland.