Serious Incident Involving a Cessna 152 in Kłodnica Dolna (SP-WLD)

Incident Overview and Flight Details On May 25, 2024, a Textron Aviation Inc. Cessna 152, registration SP-WLD, was involved in a serious incident during a training flight. The aircraft was operated by an instructor and a student pilot as part of a Private Pilot Licence (Aircraft) training program. The planned exercises included precautionary landings and navigation flights using radio and satellite navigation. The flight departed from Świdnik (EPSL) at 09:02 local time after receiving clearance from Lublin Tower. ## Engine Failure and Emergency Landing Approximately 18 minutes after takeoff, the instructor observed irregular engine operation and an increase in oil temperature. The engine subsequently ran unevenly and lost power. The instructor took control of the aircraft and decided to make an emergency landing. After securing the airspeed and selecting a long arable field near Kłodnica Dolna, the instructor closed the fuel valve, pulled the mixture control, and turned off the ignition. A MAYDAY call was broadcast on the Flight Information Service (FIS) Warszawa frequency. The aircraft landed safely in the field with full flaps deployed and the main electrical switch turned off. ## Aftermath and Investigation Findings The landing was successful, and neither the aircraft nor the occupants sustained damage or injuries. The crew exited the aircraft under their own power and notified FIS Warszawa, the police, and the Approved Training Organization (ATO) NAVCOM SYSTEMS FLY. An oil leak from the engine was observed after the landing, and the aircraft was transported to the ATO on a flatbed. The investigation determined that the incident was caused by an engine failure resulting from engine casing damage and an oil leak. Contributing factors included the aircraft's operation in accordance with specific Civil Aviation Authority guidelines and its time since overhaul (TSO) of 2,878.7 flight hours at the time of the incident.