Incident Overview
On September 28, 2019, at approximately 11:15 UTC, a pilot of a VL-3 ultralight aircraft took the cockpit seat at Masłów Airport (EPKA) intending to perform a flight. Before occupying the cockpit, the pilot did not verify the absence of obstacles in the planned taxi direction.
Sequence of Events
After starting the engine, the pilot began taxiing. After traveling about 10 meters, the aircraft's propeller struck a taxiway lighting fixture. The pilot then shut down the engine. Upon exiting the cockpit, visual inspection revealed damage to both the propeller and the taxiway light.
Damage and Injuries
The aircraft's propeller and the taxiway light were damaged. No persons sustained any physical injuries during the incident. Following the event, the aircraft was transported and secured in a hangar operated by the Kielce Aeroclub.
Cause
The cause of the incident was that the pilot, before taking the cockpit seat, did not ensure that there were no obstacles in the intended taxi path.
Safety Actions
No safety recommendations were issued by the investigating commission. No preventive actions were taken by the investigating entity.