Incident 2022/0067: Tecnam P2008 JC SP-SCS

Incident Overview and Aircraft Details On 6 January 2022, a training flight was conducted in a Tecnam P2008 JC aircraft bearing the registration SP-SCS. The incident, designated as 2022/0067 by the Polish State Commission for Aviation Accident Investigation (PKBWL), occurred near Lubczyna at coordinates 52° 39' 58.66” N; 15° 6' 24.58” E. The flight was a training exercise involving simulated emergency landings in unprepared terrain. ## Sequence of Events The flight commenced on 16 January 2022 at 09:00 LMT from the Chojna airfield. During the training, the aircraft descended to approximately 1,200 ft and then 1,100 ft to simulate emergency landings. After the exercises, the throttle was advanced to maximum, but engine RPM only increased to 1,800 rpm. The instructor took control and attempted to restore power by adjusting the throttle, carburetor heat, and switching fuel tanks. However, the RPM dropped to approximately 1,200 rpm, making level flight impossible. ## Emergency Landing and Investigation The instructor declared a MAYDAY and executed an emergency landing in suitable unprepared terrain without injury. Both pilots were tested by the police and found to be sober. The crew suspected carburetor icing due to the power loss and lack of response to corrective actions. Meteorological analysis indicated conditions favorable for severe carburetor icing during descent, exacerbated by the engine operating at idle. ## Findings and Recommendations The aircraft was transported to AMO Zonda in Bydgoszcz for a technical inspection and test flight, which revealed no mechanical faults. The PKBWL identified carburetor icing as the probable cause and favorable meteorological conditions as a contributing factor. The commission accepted a recommendation for additional theoretical training for flight personnel on winter flight conditions, carburetor icing symptoms, and required procedures.