Swearingen SA226 Metro II crash, Dec 3, 2003, Denver-Intl
Swearingen SA226 Metro II accident on December 3, 2003 near Denver-Intl, Colorado, United States with no fatalities. Cause: The taxiing pilot's failure...
- Date: December 3, 2003
- Aircraft: Swearingen SA226 Metro II
- Location: Denver-Intl, Colorado, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Taxi
- Cause: The taxiing pilot's failure to maintain clearance and adequate visual lookout for the stopped aircraft.
Two Swearingen Metro cargo aircraft were taxiing for departure at Denver. The trailing aircraft did not see the stopped aircraft ahead in time, applied brakes and reverse thrust, and could not avoid the collision. Both aircraft were substantially damaged and no one was hurt.