What happened
On July 15, 2025, a Cessna 150, registration SP-FVW, was conducting a PPL(A) flight training maneuver at Pruszcz Gdański (EPPR). The flight was part of a specific training exercise designed to practice forced landings without engine power and other emergency procedures.
After taking off on runway 27 and reaching an altitude of approximately 100 feet, the instructor reduced engine power to simulate an engine failure. In an attempt to maintain airspeed for the landing, the student pilot applied back pressure on the control column. However, the instructor's subsequent input—applying significant back pressure—resulted in a high rate of descent. Due to the lack of time during the descent, the crew was unable to transition the flaps from takeoff to landing configuration.
As the aircraft approached the runway, the combination of the high sink rate and inadequate pitch control led to a hard landing on the nose and left main landing gear. The impact caused damage to the propeller and the nose gear, with the nose wheel detaching upon initial contact with the runway surface. The crew exited the aircraft without injuries.
The investigation
The PKBWL examined the flight sequence, the training program requirements, and the environmental conditions. The investigation confirmed that weather conditions at the time were favorable for flight training and did not contribute to the event. The investigation also reviewed the execution of the specific training maneuver (A/6) and the crew's coordination during the emergency simulation.