Military aircraft encounter unauthorized civilian aircraft in restricted airspace

Casualties unknown • TSA 04 B / EP D36, PL

A military TS-11 Iskra crew reported a PZL M18B Dromader entering a reserved training zone during flight operations.

What happened

On October 8, 2014, during scheduled flight operations within the TSA 04D zone and the EP D34 danger area, the crew of a TS-11 Iskra observed a PZL M18B Dromader aircraft entering airspace reserved for military exercises. The crew of the military aircraft immediately notified air traffic control services, specifically APP Dęblin and FIS Warszawa, providing the position and the intended flight direction of the unauthorized aircraft.

The investigation

The investigation focused on the unauthorized entry of the civilian aircraft into the restricted military airspace. The inquiry examined the flight paths of both aircraft and the communication between the flight crews and the relevant air traffic control authorities.

Probable cause

The primary cause of the incident was the crew's inadequate preparation regarding information about flexible airspace elements active along their planned flight route.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2014-10-08 TS-11 Iskra / PZL M18B Dromader accident near TSA 04 B / EP D36, PL?

A military TS-11 Iskra crew reported a PZL M18B Dromader entering a reserved training zone during flight operations.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2014-10-08 involved a TS-11 Iskra / PZL M18B Dromader, at TSA 04 B / EP D36, PL.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The primary cause of the incident was the crew's inadequate preparation regarding information about flexible airspace elements active along their planned flight route.

Investigation report by the Polish State Commission on Aircraft Accidents Investigation (PKBWL). Original record: https://pkbwl.gov.pl/raporty/2014-1848/. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the Panstwowa Komisja Badania Wypadkow Lotniczych (PKBWL), Poland.

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