On 12 July 2024, after 13 p.m., at the airport in Gdynia Babich Dołach, a tragic plane crash occurred. The M-346 "Bielik" aircraft from 41 School Aviation Base of Dęblin suffered an accident resulting in the death of Major Pil. Robert Jeł, Deputy Squadron Commander at 41th School Aviation Base.
The late Major Pil. Robert Jeł was an experienced pilot who spent as much as 1 100 hours behind the pilots of the aircraft "Bielik". Despite his vast experience, the pilot did not effort to catapult himself, indicating the loudness and drama of the situation.
The pilot has been married since 2012, had a child. In 2023, M-346 admins of the Demo squad Facebook profile posted this entry:
On yesterday, Major Pił. Robert “Killer” Jeł exceeded 1,000 hours of raid on the M-346 Bielik aircraft! (as the first pilot in Poland) Congratulations and want you another 1000 safe hours!
The household and closest to the deceased pilot were immediately receiving intellectual care.
Plane crash M-346 "Bielik". Command Response
On news of the tragedy, General Commander of the Armed Forces, General Marek Sokołowski, immediately halted all flights on M-346 Bielik aircraft until further notice. This decision besides included air shows planned for the 30th anniversary of the Naval Air Brigade. Circumstances and causes of the disaster will be investigated by the Commission for the Investigation of Air Accidents of State Aviation, which cooperates with the Military Gendarmery and the Public Prosecutor's Office.
Gen. Marek Sokołowski conveyed his sincere sympathy to the household and close to the deceased pilot, as well as to command, pilots, soldiers and employees of the 41st School Aviation Base in Dęblin.
On 12 July 2024, after 13 p.m., an M-346 "Bielik" aircraft from the 41st School Aviation Base of Dęblin crashed at the airport in Gdynia Babich Dołach (Pomorskie Province). As a consequence of the accident, Major Pił. Robert JEL, Deputy Squadron Commander at 41th School Aviation Base... pic.twitter.com/lMKlRb699m
— General Command (@DGeneralRSZ) July 12, 2024History – M-346 aircraft
The disaster was affected by a comparatively fresh aircraft – a device that was commissioned in the Armed Forces in 2022. M-346 Master (Bielik) aircraft have been utilized by the Polish Air Force since 2016 and are intended for advanced aviation training.
Produced by Italian concern Alenia Aermacchi, they are besides utilized by the armed forces of Israel and Italy. All Polish copies of these aircraft are found in 41 School Aviation Base in Dęblin.
Security and the Future
The decision to suspend flights and air shows demonstrates the seriousness of the situation and the request to carefully analyse the causes of the disaster. The death of Major Pill. Roberta Jeła is simply a immense failure to the Armed Forces, his household and the full aviation community. His experience and devotion to service will be remembered forever.
View from M-346 Bielik Airport in Gdynia pic.twitter.com/VsakNicTTW
— Bartek (@Bartek71065132) July 12, 2024mn
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