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Yahoo
7 days ago
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- Yahoo
Two injured after small plane crashes near tarmac in Montana creating large fireball
A small plane carrying four people crashed into a parked aircraft on Monday afternoon while landing at a northwest Montana airport, setting fire to parts of the runway in the city of Kalispell. All four passengers were able to walk away from the crash once the plane came to a halt, with two being treated for minor injuries at the scene, Kalispell Fire Chief Jay Hagen told local reporters. The plane crashed onto the runway around 2 p.m. and skid 'like a Frisbee' into a parked plane then burst into flames, Hagen said. The fire temporarily spread to a grassy part of the city-owned airport. Agencies including Kalispell police and fire, and the Evergreen, Smith, and Whitefish fire departments all responded to the crash. Officials have cordoned off part of the runway, and the Federal Aviation Administration plans to investigate the crash. The plane involved was a single-engine, Socata TBM 700 turboprop, owned by Meter Sky LLC of Pullman, Washington, according to FAA records obtained by The Associated Press. The Independent has contacted the company for comment. Aviation safety consultant Jeff Guzzetti told the outlet such crashes between landing and parked aircraft occur a few times a year in general aviation. Kalispell is a city of around 30,000 people, located about 33 miles southwest of Glacier National Park.
New York Post
7 days ago
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- New York Post
Small plane crashes and hits several parked aircraft, sparking massive fireball
Four people miraculously survived when their small plane crash-landed at a Montana airport, hitting several parked planes — triggering a massive fire that sent huge plumes of smoke billowing into the sky. The wild scenes unfolded around 2 p.m. Monday when the pilot of the single-engine plane lost control while trying to land at the Kalispell City Airport. Four people miraculously survived after their small plane crash-landed in Montana on Monday — triggering a massive fire that sent huge plumes of smoke billowing into the sky. Scott Carpenter/TMX via REUTERS The Socata TBM 700 turboprop jet crashed onto the runway and then collided with several other parked aircraft — causing multiple planes to burst into flames, Kalispell Fire Chief Jay Hagen said. Video from the scene showed the fire engulfing a grassy area before it could be extinguished. Thick black smoke also blanketed the small, city-owned airport in the aftermath. The three passengers on the crashed plane somehow managed to escape on their own when it finally came to a stop, Hagen said. The wild scenes unfolded when the pilot of the single-engine plane lost control while trying to land at the Kalispell City Airport at about 2 p.m. AP Two of the passengers suffered minor injuries and were treated at the airport. 'It sounded like if you were to stick your head in a bass drum and somebody smacked it as hard as they could,' witness Ron Danielson said. The flight was en route from Pullman, Washington when the fiery saga unfolded.
Metro
12-08-2025
- General
- Metro
Plane crashes into parked aircraft while landing at airport
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Four people have miraculously walked away without serious injuries after an airplane crash at a US airport. Footage shows the single-engine aircraft landing at Kalispell City Airport in Montana before veering off the runway and colliding with a parked jet. The incident happened at about 2pm, triggering a huge explosion and a fire on the tarmac. Flames engulfed both planes, with plumes of dark smoke billowing into the sky. All three passengers on board the plane and the pilot survived the crash, with only two people being treated for minor injuries. A preliminary investigation showed the pilot lost control, crashing onto the runway before the plane struck several parked aircraft, local police said. The fire then spread to a grassy area alongside the airport before it was extinguished. More Trending Kalispell Fire Chief Jay Hagen said the plane crash-landed at the end of the runway and careened into another aircraft, citing witnesses. He said the passengers were able to get out on their own after it came to a stop. Ron Danielson manages a nearby inn and said he heard and saw the crash before plumes of dark smoke filled the area. He said: 'It sounded like if you were to stick your head in a bass drum and somebody smacked it as hard as they could.' Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Three killed in shooting at popular Target store MORE: Trump forgets twice he's meeting Putin in Alaska and says 'I'm going to Russia' MORE: One worker killed with dozens injured and trapped after explosion at steel plant
Mint
12-08-2025
- Mint
Runway scare: Plane with 4 onboard crashes into parked aircraft at Montana airport, sparks fire
A small plane, carrying four onboard, struck the parked aircraft, upon landing at Montana airport, which sparked fire. According to authorities, it has not caused serious injuries. The incident took place around 2 pm at the Kalispell City Airport, Kalispell Police Chief Jordan Venezio and the Federal Aviation Administration said. The FAA mentioned a Socata TBM 700 turboprop aircraft collided with an unoccupied plane on the ground. According to Kalispell Fire Chief Jay Hagen, the impact ignited a fire, which spread to nearby grass before being brought under control and said two passengers sustained minor injuries and were treated at the scene. It occurred at a small municipal airport located just south of Kalispell, a northwestern Montana city with a population of approximately 30,000. "My staff is on site at the plane crash at the Kalispell City Airport. From what we understand, no one was injured, praise God. We will be assisting local authorities and the airport in any way we can as they handle this unfortunate accident," Representative Ryan Zinke said. Witnesses stated that the aircraft made a crash landing at the runway's end and then struck another stationary plane. The aircraft attempting to land caught fire, but the pilot and three passengers were able to exit safely once the plane came to a halt, Hagen said. Ron Danielson, the manager of a nearby inn, said he saw and heard the crash moments before thick black smoke filled the sky. 'It sounded like if you were to stick your head in a bass drum and somebody smacked it as hard as they could,' he added. According to the National Transportation Safety Board, the flight had departed from Pullman, Washington. FAA records reveal that the aircraft, manufactured in 2011, is registered to Meter Sky LLC, based in Pullman. Jeff Guzzetti, an aviation safety consultant and former crash investigator for both the FAA and NTSB, noted that accidents involving aircraft colliding with parked planes occur several times a year in the general aviation sector.
Yahoo
12-08-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Two injured after small plane crashes near tarmac in Montana creating large fireball
A small plane carrying four people crashed into a parked aircraft on Monday afternoon while landing at a northwest Montana airport, setting fire to parts of the runway in the city of Kalispell. All four passengers were able to walk away from the crash once the plane came to a halt, with two being treated for minor injuries at the scene, Kalispell Fire Chief Jay Hagen told local reporters. The plane crashed onto the runway around 2 p.m. and skid 'like a Frisbee' into a parked plane then burst into flames, Hagen said. The fire temporarily spread to a grassy part of the city-owned airport. Agencies including Kalispell police and fire, and the Evergreen, Smith, and Whitefish fire departments all responded to the crash. Officials have cordoned off part of the runway, and the Federal Aviation Administration plans to investigate the crash. The plane involved was a single-engine, Socata TBM 700 turboprop, owned by Meter Sky LLC of Pullman, Washington, according to FAA records obtained by The Associated Press. The Independent has contacted the company for comment. Aviation safety consultant Jeff Guzzetti told the outlet such crashes between landing and parked aircraft occur a few times a year in general aviation. Kalispell is a city of around 30,000 people, located about 33 miles southwest of Glacier National Park.
