Non-compliant use of BrakoGyro gyroplane in Parchowo

Casualties unknown • Parchowo, PL

The PKBWL decided against a full investigation into a gyroplane incident in Parchowo after determining the aircraft was being operated in violation of existing regulations.

What happened

On June 13, 2020, an incident involving a BrakoGyro gyroplane, registered as SP-A16PAT, occurred in the vicinity of Parchowo, Poland.

The investigation

The State Commission on Aircraft Accident Investigation (PKBW/WL) reviewed the documentation regarding the event. During the review of the circumstances surrounding the flight, the Commission established that the aircraft was being operated or constructed in a manner that did not comply with applicable aviation regulations.

Due to the finding that the BrakoGyro was being used or maintained in violation of established legal requirements, the Commission decided to refrain from conducting a full formal investigation into the occurrence. The gathered materials and findings have been forwarded to the Civil Aviation Authority (Urząd Lotnictwa Cywilnego) for further action.

Probable cause

The aircraft was being operated or constructed in violation of applicable aviation regulations.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2020-06-13 BrakoGyro accident near Parchowo, PL?

The PKBWL decided against a full investigation into a gyroplane incident in Parchowo after determining the aircraft was being operated in violation of existing regulations.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2020-06-13 involved a BrakoGyro, registration A16PAT, operated by Pilot wiatrakowca, at Parchowo, PL.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft was being operated or constructed in violation of applicable aviation regulations.

Investigation report by the Polish State Commission on Aircraft Accidents Investigation (PKBWL). Original record: https://pkbwl.gov.pl/raporty/2020-1401/. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the Panstwowa Komisja Badania Wypadkow Lotniczych (PKBWL), Poland.

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