On June 10, 2016, a Tecnam P2008-JC was involved in an aviation accident near Rzeszów (EPRZ), PL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Pilot error - carelessly conducted pre-flight inspection. This summary draws on records from the Polish State Commission on Aircraft Accidents Investigation (PKBWL).
On June 10, 2016, a stall sensor cover from a Tecnam P2008-JC was discovered on runway 27 at EPRZ airport during a falconer's inspection. The incident was attributed to pilot error due to a careless pre-flight inspection.
Incident Overview
On June 10, 2016, at approximately 11:40 local time, during a falconer's inspection of the maneuvering area at EPRZ airport, a cover for the stall sensor of a Tecnam P2008-JC aircraft was found on runway 27, east of its intersection with taxiway A. The cover should have been removed before flight. The airport duty officer subsequently checked the maneuvering area and found no other items.
Investigation
The incident was investigated by the operator, Air Res Aviation sp. z o.o., with no formal investigation team appointed. The investigation concluded that the cause was pilot error due to a carelessly conducted pre-flight inspection. No safety recommendations were issued.
Cause
Pilot error - carelessly conducted pre-flight inspection.
Probable cause
Pilot error - carelessly conducted pre-flight inspection.