No fatalities

14 Mar 2008: Cessna 550 — 247 Jet Ltd — Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

On 14 Mar 2008, a Cessna 550 operated by 247 Jet Ltd was involved in an aviation accident near Edinburgh, United Kingdom. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A Cessna 550 Citation (G-JBIZ) experienced control problems prior to landing at Edinburgh Airport, Scotland. The flight landed safely; both pilots were uninjured. The AAIB is investigating.

Incident Overview

On March 14, 2008, a Cessna 550 Citation business jet, registration G-JBIZ, encountered control problems as reported by the pilot while on approach to Edinburgh Airport in Scotland, United Kingdom. The aircraft subsequently landed safely, and the two pilots on board were not injured.

Aircraft and Flight Details

The flight originated from Palma, Majorca, Spain, with its intended destination being Edinburgh Airport. The aircraft is a twin-engine jet manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company, model 550 Citation.

Investigation

The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the United Kingdom Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB). Further information regarding this incident may be obtained from the AAIB, which is part of the Department for Transport.

Additional details about the nature of the control problems or any contributing factors have not been disclosed in the initial report.