What happened
During taxi operations, two Swearingen airplanes were involved in a ground collision. The pilot of the first aircraft was taxiing north for departure and came to a complete stop after encountering several company aircraft positioned ahead in the departure line. The pilot of the second aircraft was also taxiing north for departure. While the pilot of the second aircraft observed lights from an aircraft holding short of runway 17R, he failed to see the first airplane until a collision was imminent. In an attempt to avoid the impact, the pilot of the second aircraft applied full brakes and engaged reverse thrust, but the collision occurred.
Findings
Both aircraft sustained substantial damage as a result of the impact.