A Swearingen Metro freighter aircraft’s pilot had to use forward pressure on the control column to maintain level flight after ground handlers estimated the weight of freight that was relocated into the aircraft’s nose by feel. This resulted in the aircraft’s centre of gravity falling outside of the rear limit.
A privately registered Cirrus SR22 (N416DJ) and a Key Lime Air Swearingen Metro II (N280KL) collided on approach to Denver-Centennial Airport, Colorado, USA.
14 April 2021The flightcrew’s interruption of a checklist was factor in the February 2020 Metroliner runway excursion accident at Dryden, Canada, according to the newly released investigation report.
TSB Canada concluded that a loss of engine oil pressure caused a loss of propeller control authority on landing and the subsequent upset of the Metro III aircraft.
12 November 2018The NTSB concluded a fatal Metroliner cargo plane crash in December 2016 was due to the pilot losing control after continuing into adverse weather near Camilla, Georgia, USA.
11 November 2018The NTSB published its final report on an accident in which a Metroliner cargo flight returned to land after a loose screwdriver hit a propeller during takeoff, causing damage to prop and fuselage.
31 October 2018A final report concluded that inappropriate maintenance to modifications likely caused the loss of control crash of a Swearingen SA227-AT Expediter during takeoff from Malta in October 2016
A Swearingen Metro III suffered a runway excursion and subsequent gear collapse during takeoff from Saltillo Airport, Mexico.
3 November 2017TSB Canada is recommending that Transport Canada work with the aviation industry and employee representatives to develop and implement requirements for a comprehensive substance abuse program, following a fatal Metroliner cargo aircraft accident in 2015.