Casualties unknown

Propeller Blade Damaged During Landing at Milewo Airstrip (SP-DTQ)

Milewo (EPMX), PL

On April 8, 2019, a Cessna, 182 (registration SP-DTQ) operated by Pilot samolotowy ATPL(A) was involved in an aviation accident near Milewo (EPMX), PL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Contact of the propeller with the ground, likely during landing roll or taxi on an uneven grass surface. This summary draws on records from the Polish State Commission on Aircraft Accidents Investigation (PKBWL); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Polish State Commission on Aircraft Accidents Investigation (PKBWL)Primary reportUpdated 2026-09-13Data APIEditorial standards

On 8 April 2019, a Cessna 182 P (SP-DTQ) sustained propeller blade damage during landing or taxi at Milewo airstrip. The pilot discovered the bent blade during post-flight inspection.

Incident Overview

On 8 April 2019, a pilot holding an ATPL(A) license was conducting a ferry flight of a Cessna 182 P, registration SP-DTQ, from Białystok-Krywlany (EPBK) to the airstrip at Milewo (EPMX). The aircraft landed at 14:50 LMT and taxied to the parking position. During the post-flight inspection, the pilot observed that one propeller blade was bent.

Investigation Findings

The Polish State Commission on Aircraft Accident Investigation reviewed the incident. The investigation determined that the propeller blade damage resulted from contact with the ground, which likely occurred during the landing roll or while taxiing on the uneven grass surface of the airstrip.

Contributing Factors and Recommendations

No contributing circumstances were identified. The entity investigating the incident did not propose any preventive recommendations, and the Commission did not issue additional safety recommendations.

Probable cause

Contact of the propeller with the ground, likely during landing roll or taxi on an uneven grass surface.

Investigation report by the Polish State Commission on Aircraft Accidents Investigation (PKBWL). Original record: https://pkbwl.gov.pl/raporty/2019-1060/. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the Panstwowa Komisja Badania Wypadkow Lotniczych (PKBWL), Poland.