On April 24, 2016, an EMBRAER, 170 was involved in an aviation accident near EPWA, PL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Failure to maintain due care and non-compliance with the airport's vehicle and pedestrian movement instructions by the vehicle driver. This summary draws on records from the Polish State Commission on Aircraft Accidents Investigation (PKBWL).
On 24 April 2016, a baggage belt vehicle crossed the path of a taxiing Embraer 170 at Warsaw Chopin Airport, forcing the aircraft to stop. No injuries occurred. The driver's authorization was revoked.
Incident Summary
On 24 April 2016, at Warsaw Chopin Airport (EPWA), an Embraer 170 was taxiing to stand 39 when a baggage belt vehicle (taśmociąg) crossed its path on a service road. The crew was forced to abort the taxi and stop the aircraft. The incident was confirmed by analysis of CCTV recordings.
Investigation Findings
The investigation determined that the vehicle driver failed to maintain due care and did not comply with the airport's "Movement of Vehicles and Pedestrians at Chopin Airport in Warsaw" instructions (INOP-IRPP). It was also established that the same driver had committed the same error shortly before this incident.
Preventive Actions
As a result of the incident, the driver's authorization to operate vehicles within Warsaw Chopin Airport was revoked. Additionally, a reminder on the importance of following ground movement safety rules was issued during a meeting of the Airport Safety Committee.
No formal safety recommendations were made.
Probable cause
Failure to maintain due care and non-compliance with the airport's vehicle and pedestrian movement instructions by the vehicle driver.