No fatalities

Boeing 737-800 Experiences Electrical Fault During Taxi at Wrocław Airport

Wrocław (EPWR), PL

On September 21, 2016, a Boeing 737-800 was involved in an aviation accident near Wrocław (EPWR), PL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Malfunction of the static inverter. This summary draws on records from the Polish State Commission on Aircraft Accidents Investigation (PKBWL); 6 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A Boeing 737-800 operated by Enter Air returned to the gate after an electrical light illuminated during Before Taxi procedures. Maintenance replaced a faulty static inverter, and passengers were re-accommodated on another aircraft.

Incident Summary

On 21 September 2016, a Boeing 737-800 operated by Enter Air was being pushed back from its parking stand at Wrocław Airport (EPWR) at 11:24 local time. During the Before Taxi procedures, the ELEC warning light illuminated on the electrical system panel. The flight crew executed the corresponding checklist, but the fault did not clear. The captain then reported the issue and taxied the aircraft back to parking stand 14. An entry was made in the aircraft logbook, and the Maintenance Control Center (MCC) was informed.

Technical Investigation

Technical personnel arrived and performed a system test, which identified a malfunction of the static inverter. The faulty unit was replaced. The repair work proved time-consuming, leading to a decision at 11:55 to disembark the passengers. Another aircraft was arranged to transport them.

Outcome

All 185 occupants on board were uninjured. The aircraft was returned to service after the replacement. The investigation was supervised by Tomasz Makowski, and no safety recommendations were issued.

Probable cause

Malfunction of the static inverter.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 21 Sept 2016 Boeing 737-800 accident near Wrocław (EPWR), PL?

A Boeing 737-800 operated by Enter Air returned to the gate after an electrical light illuminated during Before Taxi procedures. Maintenance replaced a faulty static inverter, and passengers were re-accommodated on another aircraft.

Were there any fatalities in the 21 Sept 2016 Boeing 737-800 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 21 Sept 2016 involved a Boeing 737-800, at Wrocław (EPWR), PL.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Malfunction of the static inverter.

Investigation report by the Polish State Commission on Aircraft Accidents Investigation (PKBWL). Original record: https://pkbwl.gov.pl/raporty/2016-2526/. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the Panstwowa Komisja Badania Wypadkow Lotniczych (PKBWL), Poland.