What happened
On September 9, 2024, an Aeroprakt A32, registration D-MEUS, was performing a landing at Warsaw-Babice airport (EPBC). During the high flare phase of the approach, the pilot lost control of the aircraft, leading to a hard landing on the runway.
The impact caused the nose gear assembly and wheel to detach from the airframe. Additionally, the right main landing gear strut fractured and deformed. As the aircraft continued along the asphalt-concrete runway surface, the propeller was destroyed and the engine cowling sustained damage. The engine ceased operation following the impact. The two-person crew sustained no injuries.
The investigation
The Polish State Commission on Aircraft Accident Investigation (PKBWL) reviewed the available report materials and determined that the information provided was sufficient to conclude the investigation. The inquiry focused on the sequence of events during the landing phase and the resulting structural damage to the aircraft components.