Casualties unknown

2015-07-01: Airbus A320-232 — Kraków (EPKK), PL

Kraków (EPKK), PL

On July 1, 2015, an Airbus A320-232 was involved in an aviation accident near Kraków (EPKK), PL. This summary draws on records from the Polish State Commission on Aircraft Accidents Investigation (PKBWL).

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Airbus A320-232
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During night maintenance on an Airbus A320-232 operated by Small Planet Airlines, a cracked bolt was found in a wheel assembly. The wheel was replaced. The cause of the crack could not be determined.

Incident Overview

On July 1, 2015, an incident involving an Airbus A320-232 occurred at AD EPKK (Krakow Airport). The aircraft was operated by Small Planet Airlines sp. z o.o. The incident was discovered during night maintenance conducted from June 30 to July 1, 2015.

Event Details

During the maintenance inspection, a cracked bolt was identified in wheel assembly C20195162, serial number 32324/23756. The affected wheel was subsequently replaced. No other damage or irregularities were reported.

Investigation Findings

The investigation was carried out by the operator under the supervision of Tomasz Makowski from the Polish State Commission for Aircraft Accident Investigation (PKBWL). The cause of the cracked bolt could not be established. No preventive actions were reported by the operator, and no safety recommendations were issued.

Occupant and Injury Information

The report indicates that there were no fatalities, serious injuries, minor injuries, or uninjured persons associated with this incident. All categories were marked with dashes, signifying no casualties.

Investigation report by the Polish State Commission on Aircraft Accidents Investigation (PKBWL). Original record: https://pkbwl.gov.pl/raporty/2015-1232/. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the Panstwowa Komisja Badania Wypadkow Lotniczych (PKBWL), Poland.