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November 19, 2010 · Cessna 501 Citation · G-VUEM

Birmingham, GB

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 19, 2010
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Birmingham, GB
Aircraft
Cessna 501 Citation
Tail Number
G-VUEM
Operator
Ad Aviation
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN11WA091

On November 19, 2010, at 1535 universal coordinated time (UTC), a Cessna 501, G-VUEM, collided with the instrument landing system (ILS) glide path antenna and the ground during approach to the runway at the Birmingham Airport, Birmingham, United Kingdom. There were 2 flight crew members on board and one received serious injuries. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of the United Kingdom. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information provided by the Government of the United Kingdom. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Department for Transport Air Accident Investigation Branch Farnborough House Berkshire Copse Road Aldershot, Hampshire GU11 2HH, United Kingdom

Full Narrative

On November 19, 2010, at 1535 universal coordinated time (UTC), a Cessna 501, G-VUEM, collided with the instrument landing system (ILS) glide path antenna and the ground during approach to the runway at the Birmingham Airport, Birmingham, United Kingdom. There were 2 flight crew members on board and one received serious injuries. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of the United Kingdom. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information provided by the Government of the United Kingdom. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Department for Transport Air Accident Investigation Branch Farnborough House Berkshire Copse Road Aldershot, Hampshire GU11 2HH, United Kingdom

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:35 UTC
Nearest AirportBirmingham International Arpt. (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 501 Citation
Tail NumberG-VUEM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAd Aviation
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsPratt And Whitney · Turbofan
Seats+ 2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1

Conditions

ConditionsIMC
Wind10° @ 4 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 41 C
Altimeter29.85 inHg
Observation Time15:50
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data