PKBWL Declines Investigation into Ultralight Aircraft Incident at Leszno

Casualties unknown • Leszno (EPLS), PL

The Polish State Commission on Aircraft Accident Investigation has decided not to conduct a formal investigation into an incident involving a 3Xtrim ultralight aircraft in Leszno.

What happened

On August 26, 2019, an incident occurred involving an ultralight aircraft, a 3Xtrim, near the Leszno (EPLS) aerodrome.

The investigation

The State Commission on Aircraft Accident Investigation (PKBWL) reviewed the documentation provided by the Commission member regarding the event. Following this review, the Commission formally resolved on September 29, 2020, to abstain from conducting a full investigation into the matter.

Findings

The decision to decline the investigation was based on the determination that the aircraft was built or operated in violation of applicable regulations. Due to this non-compliance with aviation standards, the Commission opted not to proceed with a formal inquiry and instead decided to notify the President of the Civil Aviation Authority regarding the decision.

Probable cause

The aircraft was being operated or maintained in a manner that did not comply with established aviation regulations.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2019-08-26 3Xtrim accident near Leszno (EPLS), PL?

The Polish State Commission on Aircraft Accident Investigation has decided not to conduct a formal investigation into an incident involving a 3Xtrim ultralight aircraft in Leszno.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2019-08-26 involved a 3Xtrim, registration A77BJJ, operated by Pilot samolotów ultralekkich, at Leszno (EPLS), PL.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft was being operated or maintained in a manner that did not comply with established aviation regulations.

Investigation report by the Polish State Commission on Aircraft Accidents Investigation (PKBWL). Original record: https://pkbwl.gov.pl/raporty/2019-3780/. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the Panstwowa Komisja Badania Wypadkow Lotniczych (PKBWL), Poland.

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