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Serious Aircraft Incident Involving Tecnam P2008-JC SP-TIK at Lodz Airport

Łódź Lublinek (EPLL), PL

On June 17, 2020, a TECNAM, P2008 JC (registration SP-TIK) operated by Pol Mack was involved in an aviation accident near Łódź Lublinek (EPLL), PL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The probable causes and contributing factors were the crew's failure to fly the assigned waypoint LIMA during the approach to the EPLL traffic pattern, and the loss of situational awareness by the crew during entry into the pattern. This summary draws on records from the Polish State Commission on Aircraft Accidents Investigation (PKBWL).

Sourcesthe Polish State Commission on Aircraft Accidents Investigation (PKBWL)Primary reportUpdated 2026-10-18Data APIEditorial standards

A Tecnam P2008-JC (SP-TIK) crossed the runway axis during approach at Lodz Airport (EPLL) on 17 June 2020. The investigation attributed the serious incident to a missed waypoint and loss of situational awareness.

Incident Overview and Background On 17 June 2020, the crew of a Tecnam P2008-JC, registration SP-TIK, conducted a flight from Mirosławice (EPMR) to Lodz (EPLL). The Polish State Commission for Aviation Accident Investigation (PKBWL) issued its final decision on 22 July 2024, concluding the investigation after reviewing the available information. The commission noted that the investigation was conducted independently and solely for the purpose of accident and incident prevention, without assigning blame or responsibility. The report also cautioned that using the decision for purposes other than safety prevention could lead to incorrect conclusions and interpretations.

Probable cause

The probable causes and contributing factors were the crew's failure to fly the assigned waypoint LIMA during the approach to the EPLL traffic pattern, and the loss of situational awareness by the crew during entry into the pattern.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 17 Jun 2020 TECNAM, P2008 JC accident near Łódź Lublinek (EPLL), PL?

A Tecnam P2008-JC (SP-TIK) crossed the runway axis during approach at Lodz Airport (EPLL) on 17 June 2020. The investigation attributed the serious incident to a missed waypoint and loss of situational awareness.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 17 Jun 2020 involved a TECNAM, P2008 JC, registration SP-TIK, operated by Pol Mack, at Łódź Lublinek (EPLL), PL.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The probable causes and contributing factors were the crew's failure to fly the assigned waypoint LIMA during the approach to the EPLL traffic pattern, and the loss of situational awareness by the crew during entry into the pattern.

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Investigation report by the Polish State Commission on Aircraft Accidents Investigation (PKBWL). Original record: https://pkbwl.gov.pl/raporty/2020-1451/. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the Panstwowa Komisja Badania Wypadkow Lotniczych (PKBWL), Poland.