Cessna 501 collision with ILS antenna at Birmingham Airport

No fatalities • Birmingham, United Kingdom

A Cessna 501 struck an instrument landing system glide path antenna and the ground during an approach in the United Kingdom.

What happened

On November 19, 2010, at 15:35 UTC, a Cessna 501, registration G-VUEM, was performing an approach to the runway at Birmingham Airport in Birmingham, United Kingdom. During the approach, the aircraft collided with the instrument landing system (ILS) glide path antenna and subsequently struck the ground.

The flight crew consisted of two members. Of the crew, one person sustained serious injuries, while the other was not injured.

Probable cause

Not determined

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 19 Nov 2010 CESSNA 501 CITATION accident near Birmingham, United Kingdom?

A Cessna 501 struck an instrument landing system glide path antenna and the ground during an approach in the United Kingdom.

Were there any fatalities in the 19 Nov 2010 CESSNA 501 CITATION accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 19 Nov 2010 involved a CESSNA 501 CITATION, operated by AD AVIATION LTD, at Birmingham, United Kingdom.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Not determined

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