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August 11, 2025 · Socata TBM 700 · N860CA
Kalispell, MT
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 11, 2025
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Kalispell, MT
Aircraft
Socata TBM 700 (2011)
Tail Number
N860CA
Operator
Decagon Services
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
WPR25LA251
The pilot of the airplane reported that the airplane was too high during approach to the airport, and he responded by reducing the engine power to idle. When the airplane was about 40 ft above the runway, the “airspeed” aural caution sounded, and the pilot added engine power; however, the airspeed continued to decay, and the “stall” aural warning sounded. The airplane subsequently rolled left, impacted terrain alongside the left side of the runway, caught fire, and slid into the airport apron. The pilot and passengers were able to exit the airplane through the main cabin door before the airplane was destroyed by postaccident fire. The pilot reported there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s unstable approach to the runway, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at low altitude and impact with terrain.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the airplane reported that the airplane was too high during approach to the airport, and he responded by reducing the engine power to idle. When the airplane was about 40 ft above the runway, the “airspeed” aural caution sounded, and the pilot added engine power; however, the airspeed continued to decay, and the “stall” aural warning sounded. The airplane subsequently rolled left, impacted terrain alongside the left side of the runway, caught fire, and slid into the airport apron. The pilot and passengers were able to exit the airplane through the main cabin door before the airplane was destroyed by postaccident fire. The pilot reported there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:07 MDT
Nearest AirportKalispell City Airport (0nm)
Runway13
Runway Length3600 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSocata TBM 700
Tail NumberN860CA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorDecagon Services
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney Canada · PT6A-66D · Turboprop · 850
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 50 · Third Class · None
Crew 2Age 44 · None
Crew 3Age 51 · None
Crew 4Age 34 · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54 F
Altimeter30.06 inHg
Observation Time13:55
Weather SourceWFAC