Incident Overview
On 7 November 2019 at 08:34 UTC, a student pilot was conducting circuit training in a Cessna 152 at Świdnik Airport (EPSW), operating from runway 24 with left-hand circuits. The training was part of the ATO Navcom Systems Fly syllabus (task 1/12). Weather conditions were VMC and daylight, and atmospheric conditions were not a factor in the incident.
Sequence of Events
During one of the circuits, the student pilot received an instruction from air traffic control (ATC) at Lublin Airport (EPLB) to orbit between the second and third turn. This instruction was issued because a Cessna 172 was approaching to land on runway 25 at EPLB. The student pilot misinterpreted the ATC instruction and continued the circuit without holding, thereby approaching the extended centerline of runway 25. This action forced the landing Cessna 172 to execute a go-around.
Following the go-around, the student pilot was instructed to depart to point Sierra. After receiving clearance, the student pilot landed back at Świdnik Airport as planned.
Aircraft and Personnel
The aircraft involved was a Cessna 152, operated by Navcom Systems Fly. The sole occupant was a student pilot. No injuries were reported.
Cause
The incident was caused by misinterpretation of the ATC instruction from Lublin EPLB airport.
Safety Recommendations
No safety recommendations were issued.