On December 3, 2003, a Swearingen SA226-TC (registration N60U) operated by Key Lime was involved in an aviation accident near Denver, CO. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the failure of the pilot of the taxiing aircraft to maintain clearance and adequate visual lookout for the stopped aircraft. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
Two Swearingen airplanes collided while taxiing for departure. The second airplane struck the first from behind despite applying brakes and reverse thrust.
Accident Overview
Two Swearingen airplanes were involved in a collision during taxi operations. The first airplane was taxiing north for departure when it came to a complete stop behind several company aircraft ahead in line. The second airplane was also taxiing north for departure. According to the pilot of the second airplane, he observed lights from an aircraft holding short of runway 17R but did not see the lights of the first airplane until it was too late to avoid a collision.
Pilot Reports
The pilot of the first airplane reported that he had stopped because there were several company aircraft ahead of him waiting for departure. The pilot of the second airplane stated that he applied full brakes and used reverse thrust in an attempt to stop, but was unable to prevent striking the first airplane.
Damage
Both airplanes sustained substantial damage as a result of the impact.
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