Unauthorized Paragliding Incident in Wronowice

Casualties unknown • Wronowice / Nowy Sącz, PL

The PKBWL decided not to conduct a formal investigation into a paragliding incident in Wronowice after determining the aircraft was being operated by an unauthorized person.

What happened

On August 16, 2020, an incident involving a paraglider occurred in Wronowice, located in the Lesser Poland Voivodeship. The event involved an aircraft that was not registered under any specific Polish marks (SP-XXX).

The investigation

The State Commission on Aircraft Accident Investigation (PKBWL) reviewed the documentation provided by Commission members regarding the occurrence. During the review of the facts, it was established that at the time of the incident, the paraglider was being operated by an unauthorized person.

Due to the fact that the pilot lacked the necessary qualifications or authorization to operate the aircraft, the Commission decided to refrain from conducting a full formal investigation into the event. However, the Commission proceeded to notify the President of the Civil Aviation Authority regarding the unauthorized operation.

Probable cause

The decision to forgo a formal investigation was based on the fact that the aircraft was being operated by an unauthorized individual.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2020-08-16 b.d. (ND) accident near Wronowice / Nowy Sącz, PL?

The PKBWL decided not to conduct a formal investigation into a paragliding incident in Wronowice after determining the aircraft was being operated by an unauthorized person.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2020-08-16 involved a b.d. (ND), operated by Osoba bez uprawnień, at Wronowice / Nowy Sącz, PL.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The decision to forgo a formal investigation was based on the fact that the aircraft was being operated by an unauthorized individual.

Investigation report by the Polish State Commission on Aircraft Accidents Investigation (PKBWL). Original record: https://pkbwl.gov.pl/raporty/2020-2395/. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the Panstwowa Komisja Badania Wypadkow Lotniczych (PKBWL), Poland.

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