Accident Summary
On March 30, 2008, at 1338 UTC, a Cessna Citation 500, registered VP-BGE to Bermuda, was destroyed after impacting a residence shortly after takeoff from Biggin Hill Airport in Farnborough, Kent, United Kingdom. The two flight crew members and three passengers sustained fatal injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time, and the flight had filed an instrument flight rules flight plan for a personal flight destined for Pau, France.
Flight History
The aircraft departed Biggin Hill Airport's runway 21 at 1333 UTC. Shortly after takeoff, the copilot requested a return to the airport, citing an unspecified problem and reporting that they were experiencing an engine vibration.
Investigation
This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) of the United Kingdom. Further information may be obtained from the AAIB.
Probable Cause
The investigation has not yet released a stated probable cause for the accident.