What happened
On May 31, 2017, a pilot prepared a TL 2000 Sting for flight at an airfield in Żabia Wola. After starting the engine and completing necessary system checks, the pilot began taxiing toward runway 29. During the taxiing process, the pilot adjusted the flaps from the full position to the takeoff position. In an attempt to utilize as much of the runway as possible, the pilot taxied the aircraft close to the airfield's perimeter fence.
As the pilot increased engine power while simultaneously retracting the flaps, a combination of engine thrust and a crosswind gust caused a momentary loss of directional control. This resulted in the aircraft colliding with the fence near the threshold of runway 29. The pilot immediately shut down the engine and exited the cockpit; no injuries were reported.
The investigation
The investigation examined the sequence of maneuvers performed during the taxi phase, the environmental conditions, and the pilot's configuration changes. The inquiry focused on the interaction between the aircraft's control surfaces, the engine power application, and the proximity to the airfield boundary.