What happened
On June 2, 2026, at approximately 11:40 local time, a student pilot was conducting a solo training flight in an Aeroprakt A-32 with registration SP-LOTY. The aircraft, a two-seat high-wing ultralight manufactured in 2024, was operating under the supervision of an instructor for UACP qualification training. During the final approach to land at the Niegowoniczki aerodrome (EPNI), the pilot executed a flare that the supervising instructor later assessed as too high. As the aircraft touched down, it experienced a sudden loss of lift and bounced slightly off the surface. The student pilot elected to increase engine power for a go-around but subsequently lost directional control. The aircraft veered left, departed the runway, and entered a drainage ditch. The pilot exited the aircraft unassisted and sustained no injuries.
The accident resulted in significant damage to the airframe, including a broken left wing attachment, a dented fuselage tail beam, fractured propeller blades, a cracked cabin windshield, and a broken landing gear leg.
The investigation
The Polish State Commission for Aviation Accident Investigation (PKBWL) reviewed the findings from the operator’s preliminary investigation. Meteorological data from nearby Katowice airport indicated calm winds and clear visibility, confirming that weather conditions did not contribute to the event. The Commission accepted the operator's analysis as sufficient to close the case.
Findings
The primary causes identified were a high approach during landing combined with a simultaneous reduction in airspeed, followed by a loss of directional control after touchdown while attempting a go-around.
Safety action
The Commission approved two preventive measures proposed by the operator: additional practical training for the student pilot involved and an increase in the number of practical exercises within the UACP training curriculum. No formal safety recommendations were issued to external bodies.