Incident Overview
On 8 August 2014, an incident occurred involving a Cessna 152 (C152) aircraft during a visual flight rules (VFR) flight from Modlin Airport (EPMO) to Modlin Airport. The aircraft experienced a loss of radio communication with air traffic control.
Sequence of Events
The pilot of the C152 entered the Modlin Airport control zone (CTR) without establishing radio contact. Personnel from Warszawa Approach Control (APP) and Olsztyn Flight Information Service (FIS) subsequently notified the Modlin Tower controller (TWR) of the probable loss of communication. The aircraft then followed instructions issued 'blind' by the controller. The pilot received landing clearance via light signals and landed safely at the airport.
Cause
The investigation determined that the cause of the incident was the pilot-in-command's lack of proper preparation and partial lack of knowledge of the Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM).
Preventive Actions and Recommendations
No preventive actions were taken by the investigating entity, and no safety recommendations were formulated by the commission.