Incident Overview
On 3 February 2014, a Boeing 737-500 (B735) experienced an incident at Warsaw Chopin Airport (EPWA). After landing, the crew taxied along taxiway M2 (TWY M2) toward parking stand 13R. During taxi, the aircraft operated on the right side of the taxiway centerline, at a dangerous proximity to an adjacent service road. At the time, no vehicles were present on the service road.
Investigation Findings
The investigation, conducted by the operator under the supervision of Robert Ochwat, determined that the incident resulted from a crew error: failure to comply with the horizontal markings on the taxiway. No safety recommendations were issued by the State Commission on Aircraft Accident Investigation (PKBWL) following the investigation.
Cause
The probable cause of the incident was the crew's failure to adhere to the horizontal taxiway markings during taxiing.