A small aircraft carrying four people crashed while attempting to land at Kalispell City Airport in Montana on Monday afternoon, striking several parked planes and sparking multiple fires.
The incident occurred at around 2 p.m. on August 11, 2025, according to Kalispell Police Chief Jordan Venezio and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Preliminary findings indicate the pilot lost control during landing, causing the single-engine plane to veer off its intended path and collide with stationary aircraft on the runway.
The impact ignited fires on several planes, sending thick smoke into the air and prompting a rapid emergency response from local fire crews.
Authorities confirmed that all four occupants of the landing aircraft escaped without serious injuries.
Firefighters managed to contain and extinguish the flames before they spread further across the airfield.
Several parked planes suffered significant damage from both the collision and the resulting fire.
Video captured by a bystander shows the moment of impact and the subsequent blaze, with black smoke billowing from the tarmac.
The FAA has launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the crash, and airport officials are assessing the damage to facilities and aircraft.
Operations at Kalispell City Airport were temporarily suspended following the incident, with authorities working to clear debris and ensure runway safety.
The investigation is ongoing, and officials have not yet released details about the identities of those onboard the aircraft.