Swearingen SA226 Metro II crash, May 13, 1980, Esperance
Swearingen SA226 Metro II accident on May 13, 1980 near Esperance, Western Australia, Australia with no fatalities.
- Date: May 13, 1980
- Aircraft: Swearingen SA226 Metro II
- Location: Esperance, Western Australia, Australia
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
The right engine flamed out on approach to Esperance after a spur gear in the fuel control drive failed, starving the engine of fuel. The aircraft landed short, slid across the ground and was destroyed by a post-crash fire. All occupants evacuated and there were no fatalities.