removal flight controls for proper installation prior to flight—guidance which was previously omitted from the manufacturer's checklists. On December 17, 2004, a Cessna 421, N421FR, drifted to the right on takeoff from runway 17L, crossing the median and runway 17R, then suddenly rolled very steeply to the right, struck the ground with the right wing low, and cartwheeled. The aircraft was destroyed and the three occupants—a student pilot, a flight instructor, and a second instructor riding as a passenger—were killed. Ground witnesses reported that the pilots made several unsuccessful attempts to start the engines, and discussed taking the aircraft to a shop for repairs, but ultimately got the engines running and initiated the flight. Investigators found fuel system anomalies indicative of a fuel line blockage, and attributed the accident to a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, and to the flight instructor's failure to perform proper emergency procedures and abort the flight. On May 12, 2021, a Cirrus SR22 and Key Lime Air Flight 970, a Swearingen SA226-TC Metroliner operating a charter cargo flight, collided on approach to Centennial Airport. The Cirrus made a safe off-airport parachute-assisted landing, while the Key Lime pilot landed safely at Centennial despite the loss of a section of the cabin roof, damage to the empennage, and failure of one engine. There were no injuries. On June 16th, 2021, a Lancair Evolution plane crashed south of Centennial while on final approach. The plane collided with several power lines and started a brush fire which was contained by fire crews. The two occupants and a dog were killed in the crash. On August 9, 2022, a Cessna 182 Skylane crashed off the departure end of Runway 10. There was a fuel leak on the scene. The sole pilot onboard was killed. The cause of the crash is under investigation. See also List of airports in the Denver area List of airports in Colorado References External links Centennial Airport, official site Centennial Airport (APA) at Colorado DOT airport directory Aerial image as of April 2002 from USGS The National Map Airports in Colorado Transportation buildings and structures in Douglas County, Colorado Transportation buildings and structures in Arapahoe County, Colorado