Unresolved Control Issues Reported at Warsaw Chopin Airport

Casualties unknown • EPWA, PL

An investigation into a reported control malfunction involving a Diamond DA-42 TwinStar at Warsaw Chopin Airport could not be concluded due to identification errors.

What happened

On August 24, 2015, an incident occurred at Warsaw Chopin Airport (EPWA) involving a Diamond DA-42 TwinStar operated by IBEX-UL sp. z o.o. Following taxiing from a parking stand onto the taxiway, the pilot reported experiencing difficulties with the aircraft's controls. To prevent further issues, ground personnel assisted in pushing the aircraft back to its parking position.

The investigation

The investigation was initiated following a report submitted by the airport authority. During the inquiry, the operator, IBEX-UL, was contacted to provide details regarding the event. However, the operator stated that they had no record of such an occurrence involving their aircraft. It was suggested that the report might have resulted from a misidentification of the aircraft, potentially caused by high traffic volume at the airport during that period.

Due to the significant amount of time that had elapsed between the event and the follow-up inquiries, the investigation could not definitively establish the actual circumstances or identify the specific aircraft involved.

Probable cause

The investigation could not determine the cause of the reported control issues, as the aircraft involved was likely misidentified due to heavy airport traffic.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2015-08-26 Diamond DA-42 TwinStar accident near EPWA, PL?

An investigation into a reported control malfunction involving a Diamond DA-42 TwinStar at Warsaw Chopin Airport could not be concluded due to identification errors.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2015-08-26 involved a Diamond DA-42 TwinStar, at EPWA, PL.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The investigation could not determine the cause of the reported control issues, as the aircraft involved was likely misidentified due to heavy airport traffic.

Investigation report by the Polish State Commission on Aircraft Accidents Investigation (PKBWL). Original record: https://pkbwl.gov.pl/raporty/2015-1806/. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the Panstwowa Komisja Badania Wypadkow Lotniczych (PKBWL), Poland.

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