Two Planes Collide at Kalispell Airport in Montana. Fire Erupts During Landing. Pilot and Passengers Safely Evacuate. Two People Sustain Minor Injuries, Receiving Treatment.
America: A serious plane crash has occurred at Kalispell City Airport in the state of Montana, USA. A small plane landing at the airport collided with another plane parked there. The collision caused a massive fire and a plume of smoke. However, there has been no serious loss of life in this accident. Let's learn more about this incident.
What Happened at Kalispell Airport
At approximately 2 p.m. at Kalispell City Airport in Montana, a single-engine small aircraft (Socata TBM 700 Turboprop) collided during landing. The plane was carrying four people. As the aircraft was landing on the runway, it collided with another aircraft parked at the airport. Following the collision, the plane suddenly caught fire.
Airport Conditions During the Incident
Immediately after the incident, chaos ensued at the airport. Eyewitnesses reported that the fire spread rapidly after the collision, and a cloud of black smoke spread into the sky. This created an atmosphere of great concern in the surrounding area.
Passenger Status and Rescue Efforts
The pilot and three passengers aboard the aircraft at the time of the accident managed to evacuate safely. However, two passengers sustained minor injuries, which were immediately treated at the airport. No one suffered serious injuries, and everyone is reported to be in stable condition. Rescue efforts were carried out swiftly, and the fire was brought under control.
The exact causes of the accident are not yet known. However, a technical issue or human error in the aircraft's direction or speed during landing could be a potential cause. Authorities have launched an investigation into the accident to prevent such incidents in the future.
