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:
- A mid-air collision occurred on May 12 between a Cirrus SR22 and a Swearingen Metroliner near Denver Centennial Airport.
- All three individuals involved survived without injury; the Cirrus pilot deployed a parachute, and the Metroliner landed safely despite severe damage including a torn cabin section and engine failure.
- The incident involved aircraft assigned to closely spaced parallel runways (700 feet apart), with a potential breakdown in communication due to pilots possibly operating on separate tower frequencies.
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