Cessna 560 accident near Farnborough, Gb, November 29, 2015
On November 29, 2015 at about 1:50 pm local time, a Cessna 560, registered SERHJ, was substantially damaged in an accident during approach near Farnborough. No one was hurt; 2 people were on board or involved.
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 29, 2015 · about 1:50 pm local time
- Place
- Farnborough, United Kingdom
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 2 people were on board or involved.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Cessna 560 XL · all 560s on the register
- Registration
- SERHJ · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. The foreign authority was the source of this information. On November 29, 2015, at 1350 UTC, a Cessna Citation 560XL, SE-RHJ, experienced an in-flight cowling departure during descent into Farnborough Airport, Farnborough, Hampshire, United Kingdom. The aircraft landed without further incident and a subsequent examination revealed damage to the leading edges of the vertical stabilizer and left elevator. There were no injuries to the 2 crewmembers on board. This investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB) of the United Kingdom. Under the provisions of Annex 13 of the Convention on International Civil Aviation as a State of Design, the United States has designated an accredited representative to participate in the investigation. Any further information may be obtained from: AAIB Farnborough House Berkshire Copse Road Aldershot, Hampshire GU11 2HH, United Kingdom Telephone: +44 (0) 1252 510300 Facsimile: +44 (0) 1252 376999 E-mail: investigations@aaib.gov.uk Investigator-in-Charge Mr. Philip Sleight Telephone: +44 1252 510300 E-mail: psleight@aaib.gov.uk This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by, or obtained from, the AAIB of the 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
What happened, in order
- Powerplant sys/comp malf/fail during approach defining event
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 2 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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