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Midair collision near Centennial, CO (KAPA) - Cirrus SR22 vs. Metroliner
Posted on 5/12/21 at 2:24 pm
Posted on 5/12/21 at 2:24 pm
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Cirrus was inbound for 17R at Centennial & overshot his base to final turn.
Video of the Cirrus coming down:
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A Key Lime Air Swearingen SA-226TC Metro II, registration N280KL performing flight KG-970 from Salida,CO to Denver Centennial,CO (USA) with one crew, was on a visual approach to Centennial's runway 17L cleared for the approach and was descending through 6400 feet about 3nm north of the threshold runway 17L at about 11:24L (16:24Z).
A private Cirrus SR-22, registration N416DJ with two people on board, was also on approach to Denver Centennial descending through 6400 feet about 3nm north of the threshold of runway 17R.
The two aircraft collided, the Cirrus apparently struck across through the fuselage of the Metroliner just above the wings taking out the whole cabin section at that point. The Metro crew declared emergency on tower frequency reporting their right hand engine had failed and reported they saw another aircraft on parachute going down. After landing the crew advised, it had definitely been a mid air collision.
The Cirrus pilot activated their parachute and landed in a field nearby with no injuries. The crew of the Metroliner managed to land the aircraft at Centennial Airport.
Cirrus was inbound for 17R at Centennial & overshot his base to final turn.
Video of the Cirrus coming down:
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This post was edited on 5/12/21 at 2:41 pm
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Posted on 5/12/21 at 2:28 pm to Tuscaloosa
man there was a whole lot of luck spent on that - if i were those pilots, i'd buy lotto tickets asap
Posted on 5/12/21 at 2:31 pm to Tuscaloosa
So did the parachute prevent a more serious crash?
This debate has raged on the OT several times.
This debate has raged on the OT several times.
Posted on 5/12/21 at 2:31 pm to Tuscaloosa
So... no passengers in that middle section?
Posted on 5/12/21 at 2:32 pm to Tuscaloosa
Posted on 5/12/21 at 2:35 pm to GetBackToWork
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So did the parachute prevent a more serious crash?
Assuming the engine was damaged on the collision, and the landing gear were broken off, absolutely.
Posted on 5/12/21 at 2:35 pm to Tuscaloosa
Dang the sr 22 was a club rental
Posted on 5/12/21 at 2:35 pm to LSUBoo
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So... no passengers in that middle section?
Cargo plane
Posted on 5/12/21 at 2:36 pm to Thracken13
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man there was a whole lot of luck spent on that - if i were those pilots, i'd buy lotto tickets asap
The Key Lime pilot initially thought it was just an engine failure. Advised after landing that it was "a definite midair." He was calm AF. Incredible.
Posted on 5/12/21 at 2:37 pm to kengel2
The parachute thing is cool but deploying it still seems terrifying for a minute or two.
This post was edited on 5/12/21 at 2:37 pm
Posted on 5/12/21 at 2:40 pm to Tuscaloosa
Posted on 5/12/21 at 2:40 pm to Teddy Ruxpin
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The parachute thing is cool but deploying it still seems terrifying for a minute or two.
less terrifying than plummeting to the earth though
Posted on 5/12/21 at 2:40 pm to Tuscaloosa
Yikes! Lucky for all involved. 
Posted on 5/12/21 at 2:42 pm to Tuscaloosa
They are lucky that they were in Denver and not in the Rockies.
Posted on 5/12/21 at 2:43 pm to Thracken13
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- if i were those pilots, i'd buy lotto tickets asap
nah, all of their luck was just used up
Posted on 5/12/21 at 2:45 pm to Tuscaloosa
I think Centennial is the busiest general aviation airport in the country
This post was edited on 5/12/21 at 4:31 pm
Posted on 5/12/21 at 2:46 pm to Thracken13
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man there was a whole lot of luck spent on that - if i were those pilots, i'd buy lotto tickets asap
Or very least, throw a naked stripper pool party
Posted on 5/12/21 at 2:49 pm to Cosmo
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I think Centennial is the busiest general aviation in the country
I did most of my training there. If it's not the busiest Class D airspace in the country, it's gotta be damn well close.
Posted on 5/12/21 at 2:49 pm to Cosmo
Yeah, just sitting out watching it, or driving along 25, it’s amazing it doesn’t happen more often. The key lime guys have a pretty cool fractional charter setup as well.
Posted on 5/12/21 at 2:52 pm to Tuscaloosa
My brother used to have a cirrus 4 seater. My mom felt a little more safe since the plane had a parachute Always thought those cirrus planes were so cool bc of the parachute
Always thought those cirrus planes were so cool bc of the parachute 
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