On 5 January 1953, a Vickers Viking airliner operated by British European Airways crashed on approach to Belfast Nutts Corner Airport, Northern Ireland.

[1][2] The Vickers Type 610 Viking 1B airliner, powered by two Bristol Hercules 634 14-cylinder radial engines, was registered G-AJDL with manufacturer's serial number 262.

The aircraft then rapidly lost height and hit the pole supporting an approach light a short distance from the aerodrome.

[4][5] A board of inquiry was formed to investigate the accident, chaired by David Scott Cairns, QC.

[6] After hearing evidence, the board concluded that the pilot, Captain Hartley, made "errors of judgement" but that no moral blame was to be attached to him regarding the accident.