Cessna 501 accident near Birmingham, Gb, November 19, 2010
On November 19, 2010 at about 3:35 pm local time, a Cessna 501, registered GVUEM, was substantially damaged in an accident near Birmingham (Birmingham International Arpt. airport). It was flown under non-U.S. commercial rules. 1 person was seriously injured. The weather was instrument conditions (cloud, fog or low visibility).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- November 19, 2010 · about 3:35 pm local time
- Place
- Birmingham, United Kingdom · Birmingham International Arpt.
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was seriously injured.
- Weather
- instrument conditions (cloud, fog or low visibility)
- Aircraft
- Cessna 501 CITATION · all 501s on the register
- Registration
- GVUEM · no longer on the register · serial 501-0178
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. commercial rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
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
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
Crew member
No details recorded.
The aircraft
- Maximum gross weight: 11,850 lb
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Pratt And Whitney (turbofan); 0 hours total
- Fire on the ground
- Operator: Ad Aviation LTD
The flight
- Departed from: EGAA Belfast
- Destination: EGBB Birmingham
- Flight plan: not recorded
Weather at the time
- Wind: from 010° at 4 knots
- Temperature: 45°F (7°C), dew point 41°F (5°C)
- Altimeter: 29.85 inHg
- Observation at 3:50 pm from EGBB
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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