The aircraft made an emergency landing at the end of the runway before colliding with another plane. The passengers managed to exit the aircraft unassisted. Two people sustained minor injuries and were treated at the scene.
Kalispell, Montana – August 12, 2025 — A small aircraft crashed while attempting to land at Kalispell City Airport on Monday afternoon, damaging several parked planes and sparking a brief fire. Authorities confirmed that no major injuries were reported.
According to Kalispell Police Chief Jordan Venezio and the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the single-engine Socata TBM 700 turboprop, carrying four passengers, lost control during its final approach at approximately 2:00 p.m. local time. The plane struck multiple parked aircraft, igniting a fire that spread to a grassy area before being quickly contained by emergency crews.
Kalispell Fire Chief Jay Hagen said eyewitnesses reported the aircraft made an emergency landing at the end of the runway before colliding with another plane. The passengers managed to exit the aircraft unassisted. Two people sustained minor injuries and were treated at the scene.
Ron Danielson, manager of a nearby inn, described the sound of the crash as “just like someone put your head inside a bass drum and hit it hard.” He said thick black smoke rose from the airport moments after impact.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) reported that the flight originated from Pullman, Washington. FAA records show the aircraft was manufactured in 2011 and is registered to Pullman-based Meter Sky LLC. The company has not issued a statement.
Kalispell City Airport, located just south of the city of 30,000 residents, remains operational as investigators examine the cause of the accident.
