Swearingen SA26T Merlin II crash, Oct 19, 1979 (2 killed)
Swearingen SA26T Merlin II accident on October 19, 1979 near Palo Alto California, United States with 2 fatalities.
- Date: October 19, 1979
- Aircraft: Swearingen SA26T Merlin II
- Location: Palo Alto California, United States
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
A Swearingen Merlin twin engine aircraft (N65103) flying from Bakersfield to Palo Alto, California, was on final approach at night on 19 October 1979 when a flock of seagulls struck it and the left engine failed. The aircraft hit the runway, bounced, veered off and came to rest inverted in the airport parking area, damaging seven other aircraft. Both passengers were killed and the pilot was seriously injured. The NTSB investigated under report LAX80FA005.