PKBWL Declines Investigation into Motorglider Incident in Biały Bór

Casualties unknown • Biały Bór, PL

The Polish State Commission on Aircraft Accident Investigation has decided not to conduct a formal investigation into an incident involving a Straton D-8 motorglider.

What happened

On August 10, 2020, an incident occurred involving a Straton D-8 motorglider, registration OK-EUL 06, near Biały Bór, Poland.

The investigation

Following a review of the documentation provided by a member of the State Commission on Aircraft Accident Investigation (PKBWL), the Commission resolved to abstain from conducting a formal investigation into this specific occurrence. The decision was based on the determination that the aircraft was being operated by an unauthorized individual at the time of the event, and that the aircraft was being used in a manner inconsistent with applicable regulations.

Findings

  • The aircraft was operated by a person without the necessary qualifications or authorization.
  • The use of the aircraft did not comply with established aviation regulations.

Probable cause

The Commission declined to investigate because the aircraft was operated by an unauthorized person and used in violation of existing regulations.

Related events

Same operator

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2020-08-10 Straton D8 accident near Biały Bór, PL?

The Polish State Commission on Aircraft Accident Investigation has decided not to conduct a formal investigation into an incident involving a Straton D-8 motorglider.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2020-08-10 involved a Straton D8, registration OK-EUL 06, operated by b.d., at Biały Bór, PL.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The Commission declined to investigate because the aircraft was operated by an unauthorized person and used in violation of existing regulations.

Investigation report by the Polish State Commission on Aircraft Accidents Investigation (PKBWL). Original record: https://pkbwl.gov.pl/raporty/2020-2311/. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the Panstwowa Komisja Badania Wypadkow Lotniczych (PKBWL), Poland.

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