Three people walked away unscathed on May 12 after a Cirrus SR22 and a Swearingen Metroliner collided in midair about three miles north of the threshold of Runway 17L at Denver Centennial Airport (KAPA) located a few miles southeast of the city of Denver, Colorado. The AvHerald reported the Metroliner—Key Lime Air 970—was inbound to KAPA on a visual approach to Runway 17L while the Cirrus, approaching from the northwest was given Runway 17R. There is only about 700 feet separating the two runways. Centennial weather at the time of the accident recorded just a few scattered clouds and good visibility.
No Injuries Reported After Midair Collision Near Denver Centennial Airport
Key Takeaways:
- Three individuals miraculously walked away unharmed after a mid-air collision between a Cirrus SR22 and a Swearingen Metroliner near Denver Centennial Airport.
- The incident occurred near closely spaced runways, with a potential contributing factor being ATC operating on separate frequencies, preventing pilots from hearing each other's transmissions.
- Following the collision, the Cirrus pilot deployed a parachute, while the severely damaged, all-cargo Metroliner, despite engine failure, managed a safe landing.
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