Accident Details
On 22 August 2020, a 54-year-old man who had purchased a microlight the previous day decided to fly the aircraft near Maszkowice, close to Ozorków. He did not hold the required pilot license. At approximately 16:00 local time, he took off and climbed to an altitude of about 10 meters. According to witness accounts, the microlight then tilted to one side and struck the ground. The man sustained a spinal injury as a result of the crash.
Upon arrival at the scene, police conducted two breathalyzer tests on the man. Both tests returned a result of 0.19 mg/L of alcohol in exhaled air.
Investigation Outcome
The Polish State Commission on Aircraft Accident Investigation (PKBWL) decided to discontinue the investigation into the accident. The decision was based on two factors: the aircraft was being operated by an unauthorized person, and the person operating the aircraft was under the influence of alcohol. The PKBWL notified the police and the President of the Civil Aviation Authority (ULC) about the suspected violation of criminal regulations.
The aircraft type was unspecified, and it carried no registration marks.