Poland charges Russian pilot who violated Polish airspace in light aircraft
The district prosecutor's office of the Polish city of Czestochowa filed charges against the pilot of the Russian plane who violated its flight-restricted area. A representative’s report from the District Attorney’s office states that "On August 8th, the prosecutor indicted a 46-year-old Russian citizen for committing a crime, namely the violation of the air law regulations.”
The report stated that the pilot was questioned as a suspect. He did not plead guilty, but filed a request for sentencing and recovery of a $2,300 fine. The Russian pilot faces up to five years in prison for the offense.
Earlier, the prosecutor's office of Czestochowa city had initiated a criminal case against the pilot of a Russian light aircraft for violating the restricted flight zone. The incident was connected with the organization of World Youth Day, which happened on July 29, 2016. The Polish Defense Ministry reported that the country's air force intercepted the light plane and that its pilot was released after inspection.