Cessna 510 accident near Luxembourg, Lu, April 16, 2013
On April 16, 2013 at about 7:06 am local time, a Cessna 510, registered LXFGL, was substantially damaged in an accident during approach near Luxembourg (Luxembourg Findel Intl Airport). It was flown under non-U.S. commercial rules. No one was hurt; 3 people were on board or involved. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
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
- April 16, 2013 · about 7:06 am local time
- Place
- Luxembourg, Luxembourg · Luxembourg Findel Intl Airport
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 3 people were on board or involved.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Cessna 510 · all 510s on the register
- Registration
- LXFGL · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. commercial rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On April 16, 2013, at 0706 coordinated universal time, a Cessna 510, Luxembourg registered LX-FGL, owned and operated by Flying Group LUX S.A., was substantially damaged in flight. The airplane landed without further incident at Luxembourg Findel International Airport (ELLX), Luxembourg. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot, one crew member, and one passenger were not injured. The flight originated from Antwerp International Airport (EBAW), Antwerp, Belgium, and was en route to ELLX. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Luxembourg government. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Administration des Enquêtes Techniques (AET) government or Luxembourg. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Administration des Enquêtes Techniques (AET) 2, rue du Fort Wallis L-2714 Luxembourg Adresse postale: B.P. 1388 L-1013 Luxembourg
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
What happened, in order
- Sys/Comp malf/fail (non-power) during approach
The NTSB's findings
- cause Not determined › Not determined › (general) › (general) › Other authority investigated
The aircraft
- Landing gear: retractable
- Operator: Flying Group Lux S.A.
The flight
- Departed from: EBAW Antwerp
- Destination: ELLX Luxembourg
- Flight plan: IFR
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 250° at 5 knots
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 55°F (13°C), dew point 50°F (10°C)
- Altimeter: 30.14 inHg
- Observation at 6:50 am from ELLX
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 2 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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