What happened
On August 5, 2016, at approximately 08:20 LMT, a crew consisting of an instructor and a student pilot prepared for a training flight at Piła airport (EPPI). The aircraft, a PZL-110 Koliber with registration SP-ARL, was undergoing engine start procedures on the Aeroklub Ziemi Pilskiej apron.
During the engine start sequence, the crew detected the smell of burning and observed smoke appearing within the cockpit. In response to these signs, the engine start procedure was immediately aborted, and the planned flight was cancelled.
The investigation
The investigation, conducted by the operator under the supervision of the PKBWL, focused on the source of the smoke and the resulting damage to the aircraft. The examination of the aircraft's systems revealed that the electrical installation had been compromised.
Findings
- The primary cause of the incident was a short circuit within the aircraft's onboard electrical installation, the specific origin of which could not be determined.
- The event resulted in damage to the aircraft's electrical system, necessitating repairs.
- There were no injuries to the crew members.