Summary
On 5 February 2019, at 13:15 local time, a Cabri G2 helicopter operated by an unspecified flight training organization departed from Dęblin (EPED) for a cross-country training flight. The crew consisted of an instructor pilot and a student pilot. During the initial hover from the parking area to the takeoff point, the crew felt a sudden directional imbalance accompanied by a loss of altitude. The crew performed a safe running landing on a taxiway. The helicopter was grounded and subjected to an inspection. No injuries were reported.
Cause
The investigation determined that the incident was caused by wear of the spark plugs.
Aftermath
The operator discussed the incident with instructors, students, and technical personnel. No safety recommendations were issued by the investigating commission, which was supervised by Wojciech Misiak.
Investigation Details
The event was classified as an incident. The investigation was conducted by the operator under the oversight of the Polish State Commission for Aircraft Accident Investigation (PKBWL). The investigation concluded on 28 May 2019.