On September 28, 2016, an EMBRAER, 195 (registration SP-LNB) was involved in an aviation accident near EPRZ, PL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Environmental factor. This summary draws on records from the Polish State Commission on Aircraft Accidents Investigation (PKBWL).
Aircraft registered SP-LNB. Photo: Janusz Jakubowski from Warsaw, Poland / CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
On 28 September 2016, a LOT Polish Airlines Embraer 195 crew reported a possible bird strike after landing at Rzeszów-Jasionka. A dead kestrel was found on the runway, but no aircraft damage was discovered.
Incident Overview
On 28 September 2016, a LOT Polish Airlines Embraer 195 operating flight LO3801 from Warsaw Okęcie to Rzeszów-Jasionka experienced a possible bird strike. After landing on runway 27, the crew informed the airport operations duty officer of a potential collision with a bird. The runway was subsequently inspected, revealing a dead kestrel with no visible injuries. It was determined that the bird most likely entered the engine exhaust stream. The crew performed an inspection of the aircraft and found no traces of a bird strike.
Cause
The investigation determined that the cause of the incident was an environmental factor. The incident occurred below 200 feet during the final approach phase. According to ICAO Doc 9137 Part 3, the responsibility for such events falls under the airport authority. The incident was recorded in the operator's SMS database and classified according to LOT's criteria. It will be included in safety performance indicators monitored under the Safety Management Manual.
Safety Recommendations
No safety recommendations were issued by the commission.
