Accidents
Metroliner-Cirrus Midair Occurred on Parallel Approach
An NTSB prelim report notes the May 12 midair collision between a Cirrus SR22 and Swearingen Metroliner occurred while they were on parallel approaches.

An NTSB preliminary report released yesterday notes that the May 12 midair collision between a Cirrus SR22 and Swearingen Metroliner occurred while both aircraft were approaching to land on parallel runways at Denver Centennial Airport. The SR22 piston single was turning from base to final for Runway 17R at the time of the accident, while the Metroliner twin turboprop was lined up on final for Runway 17L, the NTSB said.


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