What happened
On June 25, 2026, a Cirrus SR22T with registration SP-GOS departed from Wrocław-Strachowice (EPWR) for Warsaw-Babice (EPBC). The flight was conducted under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) at FL110. Upon reaching the transition point, the pilot switched to Visual Flight Rules (VFR) and contacted the Aerodrome Flight Information Service (AFIS) at 11:04 UTC.
While executing a left turn onto the final approach for runway 28L, the aircraft lost altitude. At 11:08 UTC, it struck the ground on the maneuvering area of a provincial driving center (WORD) located near the airport. The impact resulted in two fatalities: the pilot and one person on the ground who was sheltering under a wooden canopy. Two additional people sustained serious injuries, and a dog was also injured. A fire broke out immediately after the crash, destroying most of the airframe.
The investigation
The Polish State Commission for Investigation of Aviation Accidents (PKBWL) secured the scene, including the flight data recorder (RDM-100), which had been exposed to high temperatures. Investigators analyzed radio communications on 119.180 MHz, ADS-B data, and the flight plan. The pilot held a Private Pilot License with an Instrument Rating valid until September 2026. Weather conditions at the time were Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC) with clear skies.
Findings
The aircraft impacted the ground in a left banked attitude while on final approach. The nose and engine struck the concrete surface of the driving center's test track, followed by the fuselage colliding with a wooden structure. The failure to maintain altitude during the turn onto final was identified as the immediate cause of the crash. The Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS) did not deploy, as indicated by the intact parachute assembly found in the wreckage.