Casualties unknown

2016-02-20: Embraer 170-200 — EPWA, PL

EPWA, PL

On February 20, 2016, an Embraer 170-200 was involved in an aviation accident near EPWA, PL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Malfunction of the shut-off and pressure regulating valve. 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.

Sourcesthe Polish State Commission on Aircraft Accidents Investigation (PKBWL)Primary reportUpdated 1785092869Data APIEditorial standards

After de-icing, an Embraer 170-200 crew received an engine bleed air leak warning on EICAS during taxi. Return to gate, maintenance replaced a pressure switch, but the same indication recurred. A filter element was later replaced, resolving the issue.

Event Description

On 20 February 2016, at Warsaw Chopin Airport (EPWA), an Embraer 170-200 aircraft experienced an EICAS warning during taxi after de-icing. The crew observed the "A-I ENG2 LEAK" indication on the display and decided to return to the parking stand. After an inspection by mechanics, the aircraft was handed over to technical services for troubleshooting.

Maintenance Actions

On the first day of maintenance, technicians replaced the A-I ENG2 PRESSURE SWITCH (part number 1103P1113). The aircraft was subsequently released for service. However, the same EICAS warning reappeared the following day. The technical services again released the aircraft for operation in accordance with Minimum Equipment List (MEL) item 36-00-00A.

On 22 February 2016, maintenance replaced the NAPRSOV FILTER ELEMENT (NACELLE PRESS REG S/O VALVE). After this replacement, the aircraft was returned to service without limitations.

Cause

The investigation determined that the cause of the incident was a malfunction of the shut-off and pressure regulating valve.

Probable cause

Malfunction of the shut-off and pressure regulating valve.

Investigation report by the Polish State Commission on Aircraft Accidents Investigation (PKBWL). Original record: https://pkbwl.gov.pl/raporty/2016-0267/. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the Panstwowa Komisja Badania Wypadkow Lotniczych (PKBWL), Poland.