Johnson BEKAS 1A accident near Stalowa Wola, Pl, November 17, 2013
On November 17, 2013 at about 12:45 pm local time, a Johnson BEKAS 1A (glider), an amateur-built aircraft,, registered SP8017, was destroyed in an accident near Stalowa Wola. 1 person was killed.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- November 17, 2013 · about 12:45 pm local time
- Place
- Stalowa Wola, Poland
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was killed.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Johnson BEKAS 1A, amateur-built
- Registration
- SP8017 · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Flight
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On Novenber 11, 2013, at 1245 coordinated universal time (1345 LMT), a BEKAS 1-A glider, registered SP-8017, owned and piloted by the accident pilot, was destroyed when it impacted terrain during a tow operation near Airfield Turbia (EPST), Stalowa Wola, Poland. The pilot was fatally injured. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Polish government. This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Polish government. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: State Commission on Aircraft Accident Investigation 4/6 Chalubinskiego Street 00-928 Warsaw POLAND
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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