Casualties unknown

Embraer E170 Experiences Avionics Fault Messages During Climb, Returns to Warsaw

EPWA, PL

On September 11, 2016, an EMBRAER, 170 was involved in an aviation accident near EPWA, PL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Activation of the DC BUS 2 fuse, likely due to temporary overload and transient state, causing the generation of the fault messages. This summary draws on records from the Polish State Commission on Aircraft Accidents Investigation (PKBWL).

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An Embraer E170 displayed multiple avionics fault messages during climb, prompting a precautionary return to Warsaw Chopin Airport. Landing was uneventful with no injuries among 60 occupants.

Incident Overview

On 11 September 2016, an Embraer E170 aircraft (type only, registration not specified) was climbing after departure from Warsaw Chopin Airport (EPWA) when the flight crew received system messages indicating failures: "AVNX MAU 3B FAIL" and "AVNX MAU 2A FAIL", accompanied by "SPOILER FAULT" and "BRAKE FAULT" alerts.

Crew Actions

The crew reported the situation to the airline's Operations Center and the Maintenance Control Center (MCC). A decision was made to return to the departure airport. The subsequent landing and taxi to the parking stand were completed without further issues.

Occupants and Damage

There were 60 persons on board. No injuries, fatalities, or serious damage were reported. The weather conditions on the day were not a factor in the occurrence.

Investigation Findings

The investigation, conducted by the operator under the supervision of the Polish State Commission on Aircraft Accident Investigation, determined the cause to be the activation of the DC BUS 2 circuit breaker, which likely resulted from a temporary overload and transient state.

No preventive actions or safety recommendations were issued by the Commission or the operator.

Probable cause

Activation of the DC BUS 2 fuse, likely due to temporary overload and transient state, causing the generation of the fault messages.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 11 Sept 2016 EMBRAER, 170 accident near EPWA, PL?

An Embraer E170 displayed multiple avionics fault messages during climb, prompting a precautionary return to Warsaw Chopin Airport. Landing was uneventful with no injuries among 60 occupants.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 11 Sept 2016 involved an EMBRAER, 170, at EPWA, PL.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Activation of the DC BUS 2 fuse, likely due to temporary overload and transient state, causing the generation of the fault messages.

Investigation report by the Polish State Commission on Aircraft Accidents Investigation (PKBWL). Original record: https://pkbwl.gov.pl/raporty/2016-2419/. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the Panstwowa Komisja Badania Wypadkow Lotniczych (PKBWL), Poland.