Casualties unknown

2015-01-30: Embraer 170-200 — EPWA, PL

EPWA, PL

On January 30, 2015, an Embraer 170-200 was involved in an aviation accident near EPWA, PL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Delayed flare during landing. This summary draws on records from the Polish State Commission on Aircraft Accidents Investigation (PKBWL); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Flight Data Monitoring detected a hard landing of an Embraer 170-200 during landing at Warsaw Chopin Airport on 30 January 2015. The vertical load factor exceeded the limit by 0.07G. No damage was found.

Overview

On 30 January 2015, an Embraer 170-200 (registration SP-LII) experienced a hard landing during landing at Warsaw Chopin Airport (EPWA). The event was identified through Flight Data Monitoring (FDM) and subsequently investigated by the operator.

Flight Data Monitoring

FDM analysis revealed a maximum vertical load factor of 2.07G, which exceeded the allowable limit by 0.07G. The hard landing occurred at 17:23 local time, as recorded in the FDM data.

Crew Report

During a debriefing with the flight crew, the pilots stated that they did not perceive the landing as abnormal. They did not report any unusual sensations or indications during the touchdown.

Inspection

A Phase 1 special inspection was conducted in accordance with Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) 05-50-03. The inspection found no structural damage. The aircraft was returned to service without further restrictions.

Cause

The cause of the hard landing was determined to be a delayed flare during the landing maneuver.

Probable cause

Delayed flare during landing.

Investigation report by the Polish State Commission on Aircraft Accidents Investigation (PKBWL). Original record: https://pkbwl.gov.pl/raporty/2015-0134/. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the Panstwowa Komisja Badania Wypadkow Lotniczych (PKBWL), Poland.