What happened
On May 18, 2018, a Tecnam P2006T was conducting a flight examination for CPL(A) and IR(A)/ME ratings. The flight followed a planned route involving several aerodromes, including EPBC, EPLL, EPRU, and EPMO, with a scheduled landing at Modlin (EPMOG). During the stop at Modlin, the examiner remained with the aircraft. Following a pre-flight inspection, the crew departed for EPBC.
Upon landing at EPBC, the crew performed a post-flight inspection. During this procedure, they discovered damage to the leading edge of the left wing in the vicinity of the stall sensor.
The investigation
The investigation, conducted by the operator, focused on determining the source of the structural damage. The inquiry examined the flight path, the circumstances surrounding the approach to EPBC, and the possibility of external factors interfering with the aircraft's flight path.
Findings
- The probable cause of the incident was a mid-air collision with an unidentified small object.
- The investigation noted that a mass event was taking place in the vicinity of the runway threshold during the approach to EPBC. This created a possibility that an uncontrolled small object entered the approach path.
- The crew was actively simulating emergency procedures involving engine thrust asymmetry during the approach. Because the crew was focused on managing the aircraft with one engine at idle power, they may not have noticed the moment of impact.