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Boston Globe
17 hours ago
- General
- Boston Globe
Plane crashes into parked aircraft while landing at Montana airport, sparking fire
The small, city-owned airport is just south of Kalispell, a city of about 30,000 people in northwest Montana. Witnesses said a plane crash-landed at the end of the runway and careened into another aircraft, Kalispell Fire Chief Jay Hagen said. Advertisement The passengers were able to get out on their own after it came to a stop, Hagen said. Two were slightly hurt and treated at the airport, he said. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Ron Danielson manages a nearby inn and said he heard and saw the crash before plumes of dark smoke filled the area. 'It sounded like if you were to stick your head in a bass drum and somebody smacked it as hard as they could,' he said. The flight originated in Pullman, Washington, according to the National Transportation Safety Board. The plane was identified by the FAA as a Socata TBM 700 turboprop. It was built in 2011 and owned by Meter Sky LLC of Pullman, FAA records show. Company representatives did not immediately respond to a telephone message seeking comment. Advertisement Aviation safety consultant Jeff Guzzetti, who used to investigate crashes for both the FAA and NTSB, said incidents where planes crash into parked aircrafts happen a few times a year in general aviation. In one high-profile incident in February, a Learjet owned by Motley Crue singer Vince Neil veered off a runway in Scottsdale, Arizona, and crashed into a parked Gulfstream, killing one person. The NTSB said that crash may have been related to prior damage to the landing gear, but investigators haven't determined the cause.
NDTV
17 hours ago
- General
- NDTV
Plane Crashes Into Parked Aircraft At US Airport, Clouds Of Smoke Seen
Kalispell: A small plane landing on Monday at a Montana airport crashed into a parked aircraft, triggering a large fire but causing no serious injuries, authorities said. The single-engine plane carrying four people was attempting to land at about 2 p.m. at the Kalispell City Airport, according to Kalispell Police Chief Jordan Venezio and the Federal Aviation Administration. 2 planes collided at Kalispell Airport, erupting into a massive fireball. Details on casualties are still unknown, but rescue crews are flooding the scene in a major emergency response. Source: @nicksortor — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) August 11, 2025 The Socata TBM 700 turboprop aircraft struck an unoccupied plane on the ground, according to the FAA. A fire from the crash spread to a grassy area before it was extinguished, Venezio said, adding that several aircraft were involved. The small, city-owned airport is just south of Kalispell, a city of about 30,000 people in northwest Montana. Witnesses said a plane approached from the south, crash-landed at the end of the runway and careened into another aircraft, Kalispell Fire Chief Jay Hagen said. The plane that was attempting to land burst into flames but the pilot and three passengers were able to get out on their own after it came to a stop, Hagen said. Ron Danielson, who manages a nearby inn, said he heard and saw the crash before plumes of dark smoke filled the area. 'It sounded like if you were to stick your head in a bass drum and somebody smacked it as hard as they could,' he said. Two passengers were slightly hurt and treated at the airport, Hagen said. The plane was built in 2011 and owned by Meter Sky LLC of Pullman, Washington, FAA records show. Company representatives did not immediately respond to a telephone message seeking comment. Aviation safety consultant Jeff Guzzetti, who used to investigate crashes for both the FAA and NTSB, said incidents where planes crash into parked aircrafts happen a few times a year in general aviation. In one high-profile incident in February, a Learjet owned by Motley Crue singer Vince Neil veered off a runway in Scottsdale, Arizona, and crashed into a parked Gulfstream, killing one person. The NTSB said that crash may have been related to prior damage to the landing gear, but investigators haven't determined the cause.
Hindustan Times
17 hours ago
- General
- Hindustan Times
Montana plane crash: Two aircraft collide on runway, spark huge fire; no casualties
A small aircraft at crashed into a parked plane at the Kalispell City Airport of United States' Montana on Monday, leading to a massive fire but caused no serious injuries, according to authorities. Smoke rises following a plane crash at Kalispell City Airport, in Kalispell, Montana, US, August 11. (REUTERS) The single-engine plane was carrying four people and was attempting to land at about 2 pm at the Kalispell City Airport, Associated Press news agency quoted Kalispell Police chief Jordan Venezio and the Federal Aviation Administration. Montana plane crash | What we know – What aircraft was it: A Socata TBM 700 turboprop aircraft collided with an unoccupied plane on the ground, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Kalispell fire chief Jay Hagen said the impact led to a fire that spread to a nearby grassy area before being extinguished. He added that several aircraft were involved in the incident. – Casualties: The aircraft attempting to land caught fire, but the pilot and three passengers managed to escape on their own after the plane came to a stop, according to Hagen. Two passengers sustained minor injuries and were treated at the airport. – Where did it happen: The incident took place at Kalispell City Airport, a small, city-owned airport located just south of Kalispell, a northwest Montana city with a population of about 30,000. – What witnesses saw: Witnesses reported that the plane approached from the south, crash-landed at the end of the runway, and then slammed into another aircraft, Hagen said. Ron Danielson, manager of a nearby inn, described hearing and seeing the crash moments before thick black smoke filled the area. 'It sounded like if you were to stick your head in a bass drum and somebody smacked it as hard as they could,' AP quoted him as saying. – Who owns the aircraft: FAA records cited in the report indicate the aircraft was built in 2011 and is registered to Meter Sky LLC of Pullman, Washington. The company has yet to issue a statement on the incident.
20 hours ago
Plane crashes into parked aircraft while landing at airport, sparking fire
KALISPELL, Mont. -- A small plane landing on Monday at a Montana airport crashed into a parked aircraft, triggering a large fire but causing no serious injuries, authorities said. The single-engine plane carrying four people was attempting to land at about 2 p.m. at the Kalispell City Airport, according to Kalispell Police Chief Jordan Venezio and the Federal Aviation Administration. The Federal Aviation Administration said the Socata TBM 700 turboprop aircraft stuck an unoccupied plane on the ground. That caused a fire that spread into a grassy area before it was extinguished, according to Venezio, who said several aircraft were involved. The small, city-owned airport is just south of Kalispell, a city of about 30,000 people in northwest Montana. Witnesses said a plane approached from the south, crash-landed at the end of the runway and careened into another aircraft, Kalispell Fire Chief Jay Hagen said. The plane that was attempting to land burst into flame but the pilot and three passengers were able to get out on their own after it came to a stop, Hagen said. Two passengers were slightly hurt and treated at the airport, Hagen said. The plane was built in 2011 and is owned by Meter Sky LLC of Pullman, Washington, FAA records show. Company representatives did not immediately respond to a telephone message seeking comment. Aviation safety consultant Jeff Guzzetti, who used to investigate crashes for both the FAA and NTSB, said incidents where planes crash into parked planes happen a few times a year in general aviation. In one high-profile incident in February, a Learjet owned by Motley Crue singer Vince Neil veered off a runway in Scottsdale, Arizona, and crashed into a parked Gulfstream, killing one person. The NTSB said that crash may have been related to prior damage to the landing gear, but investigators haven't determined the cause.
Sky News AU
16-07-2025
- Business
- Sky News AU
Viking unveils spectacular Indian river voyage featuring spa, open-air skydeck, with stops at the Taj Mahal, Old Delhi, Jaipur
The award-winning Viking cruise company has offered a Wonders of India itinerary that includes stops at world heritage sites like the Taj Mahal, Old Delhi and Jaipur's ornate Palace of Winds. Viking's first river voyages in India will begin in 2027 aboard Viking Brahmaputra, with stops along the Brahmaputra River. Viking Brahmaputra will host 80 guests in 40 outside staterooms, said Viking chairman and CEO Torstein Hagen. 'Featuring our signature Scandinavian design for which Viking is known, all staterooms and suites will have floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors with a veranda,' he said. Guests on the three-deck vessel will also enjoy a range of amenities, including a spa and fitness centre and an open-air sky bar on the upper deck. The ship will sail between Guwahati and Nimati Ghat in the northeastern state of Assam. In addition to an eight-day river voyage, the itinerary includes a fully guided land program with overnights in Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur, Mr Hagen said. Travellers will be immersed in India's cultural treasures and may visit as many as 10 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Guests will explore India's so-called Golden Triangle, a tourist circuit in India that connects the national capital, New Delhi, with Agra and Jaipur. 'While sailing the Brahmaputra River, guests will see Guwahati's temple, encounter the thriving villages along its banks, search for the one-horned rhinos and buffalo of Kaziranga National Park and discover the cultures of Majuli, one of the world's largest river islands,' Mr Hagen said. 'In recent years, our guests have particularly enjoyed visiting Indian ports on our ocean itineraries. We are now delighted to introduce a new way for curious travellers to explore the heart of this phenomenal country, in-depth and in Viking comfort.' Viking also offers fully guided side excursions to Delhi, Dubai, Kathmandu, Cochin and Mumbai. It's been a busy month for Hagen with the launch of a new ocean-going ship, the Viking Vesta with 499 staterooms for up to 998 guests. It will cruise the Western Mediterranean, including stops in Barcelona, Rome, Monaco, and Florence. The ship will also sail in Scandinavia and British Isles waters with likely stops at Stockholm, Bergen, and London. Viking has also taken possession of a new 'longship' to cruise the French waterways. The Viking Nerthus to carry 168 guests was built at Meyer's Neptun Werft shipyard in Rostock Warnemunde in Germany. She will join the fleet of state-of-the-art sister ships on the Seine River for the eight-day Paris and the Heart of Normandy cruise and the eight-day Christmastime in Paris and Normandy itinerary. 'France continues to be a destination of great interest for our guests, and with the arrival of our newest ship on the Seine River, we look forward to introducing even more curious travellers to the region's rich history and cultural treasures,' Mr Hagen said. Torstein Hagen is perhaps the most interesting cruise ship owner of them all. The 83-year-old Norwegian billionaire (his wealth is said to exceed US$13bn) started Viking Cruises in 1997, aged 54, with four riverboats in Russia. He was previously the chief executive of the Royal Viking cruise line. He was forced to step down in 1984 after a failed bid to buy the company. Mr Hagen has big ambitions. His order book is full and he says Viking will deliver 25 additional river ships by 2028 and nine additional ocean ships by 2030. By then, Viking will have 109 river ships in 2028 and 21 ocean and expedition ships in 2030. TRAVELLERS' TIP Rostock is the largest city in the German state of Mecklenburg and a tourism magnet. It is a university and port city known for its beautiful beaches and brick gothic architecture. Warnemünde is a seaside resort within the Rostock city boundaries. It sits by the mouth of the Warnow River where it meets the Baltic Sea and has a rich maritime history. It is a cruise ship port. Harbour cruises are also offered.
