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New York Post
12-08-2025
- General
- 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.
NDTV
12-08-2025
- 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
12-08-2025
- 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.
Toronto Sun
12-08-2025
- General
- Toronto Sun
Plane crashes into parked aircraft while landing at Montana airport, sparking fire
Published Aug 11, 2025 • 2 minute read A small plane landing on Monday, Aug. 11, 2025, at a Montana airport crashed into a parked aircraft, triggering a large fire but causing no serious injuries. Photo by Jean Levac / Postmedia Network 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. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account 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 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. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 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, Wash., 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, Ariz., 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. Read More Opinion Columnists Columnists Toronto & GTA Celebrity
Yahoo
01-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
No Survivors in Another Tragic Plane Crash
Last month, tragedy struck as an American Airlines commercial airliner crashed into an Army Black Hawk helicopter, killing everyone aboard each craft. Since then, there have been a few other crashes and near-misses that sparked concern, and now, another tragic plane crash has occurred. On Saturday afternoon, a small plane crashed into a home in a residential area of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, which is a suburb of Minneapolis. While nobody on the ground was hurt or killed as a result of the crash, there were no survivors on the plane, Brooklyn Park Fire Chief Shawn Conway said in a press conference. "There are no survivors from the aircraft which struck the home," Conway said. "There were no occupant fatalities, everybody was exited the home safely." It's not clear what caused the crash or how many people were on board the aircraft. The FAA said that the National Transportation Safety Board would be investigating the crash. "A SOCATA TBM 700 crashed in a residential area in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, around 12:20 p.m. local time on Saturday, March 29," the Federal Aviation Administration wrote in a statement. "The plane departed from Des Moines International Airport in Iowa and was headed to Anoka County-Blaine Airport in Minneapolis. We do not yet know how many people were on board. The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will investigate. The NTSB will be in charge of the investigation and will provide any updates." While none of the deceased have been officially identified, a spokesperson for Minneapolis-based U.S. Bank said Sunday that Chief Administration Officer Terry Dolan was believed to have been on the crash. "Our thoughts and prayers are with him, his family and friends, and anyone who may have been affected by yesterday's tragic incident," the spokesperson said, according to CBS Sports. "We are grateful that there were not any injuries to residents of the home that was impacted by the crash, and we thank all the first responders who have provided service." Obviously, the investigation into the crash has just begun, but it's certainly a tragic incident.
