On August 21, 2024, a CESSNA, 152 (registration SP-WLC) operated by NAVCOM SYSTEMS FLY Sp. z o.o was involved in an aviation accident near Nałęczów, PL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Dehydration of the instructor. This summary draws on records from the Polish State Commission on Aircraft Accidents Investigation (PKBWL).
On 21 August 2024, a Cessna 152 (SP-WLC) on a training flight diverted to EPLB after the instructor reported feeling unwell. The cause was determined to be dehydration.
Incident Overview
On 21 August 2024 at 16:03 local time, a Cessna 152, registration SP-WLC, operated by Navcom Systems Sp. z o.o. Sp.k., departed on a closed-circuit navigational flight from EPSL with an instructor and a student pilot on board. Approximately 30 minutes into the flight, the instructor experienced a sudden deterioration in well-being and decided to discontinue the flight and land at EPLB. The crew informed Warsaw FIS of the situation and requested medical services to be present at the landing airport. The aircraft landed safely at 16:57, and the instructor received medical assistance. The investigation found no immediate threat to the instructor's life. The instructor stated that he had begun flight duties at 09:00 that day and had completed two previous flights totaling 3 hours and 50 minutes before the incident flight.
Cause
The probable cause of the incident was determined to be dehydration of the instructor.
Preventive Actions
The investigative body recommended the implementation of a pre-flight assessment of personnel fitness to fly. No specific contributing factors or additional safety recommendations were identified.