What happened
On August 13, 2020, an Aeropro Eurofox ultralight aircraft, registration OK-UUA83, was performing a landing at Bydgoszcz Airport (EPBY). Upon touchdown using a three-point landing technique, the aircraft began to veer to the right of the runway centerline. The pilot was unable to correct the deviation using the rudder.
As the aircraft continued off the runway axis, it performed a 180-degree turn. During this maneuver, the left wing made contact with the ground. The aircraft eventually came to a stop after the rotation. The incident resulted in no injuries to the pilot. The aircraft sustained damage to the left wingtip and the tailwheel, including the landing gear strut. No fuel leaks occurred, and no aircraft components were detached during the event. Airport emergency services arrived promptly to assist the pilot in clearing the runway.
The investigation
The PKBWL investigation focused on the sequence of events following the touchdown and the pilot's ability to maintain directional control. The investigation confirmed that the pilot underwent a blood alcohol test, which returned a negative result. The investigation established the mechanical state of the aircraft and the sequence of the ground excursion.