Four Survive Fiery Small Plane Crash at Kalispell Airport

A small Socata TBM 700 plane crashed while attempting to land at Kalispell City Airport in Montana, colliding with several parked aircraft and igniting a large fire. All four people on board—the pilot and three passengers—survived, with two sustaining only minor injuries treated at the scene. Emergency responders from Kalispell and nearby fire departments quickly contained the blaze, preventing further damage and allowing normal airport operations to resume shortly after. Early reports and eyewitness accounts suggest the crash may have been caused by a mechanical failure, possibly related to the landing gear or other aircraft systems. The FAA and NTSB are jointly investigating the incident, with local officials preserving the crash site for evidence collection. Despite the dramatic fireball and smoke visible across the area, coordinated emergency efforts averted a major tragedy and protected airport infrastructure.