SOCATA TBM 700
Kalispell, MT, August 11, 2025
Event Information
| Date | August 11, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Kalispell, MT |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 48.18028, -114.30590 |
| Airport | Kalispell City Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | WPR25LA251 |
| Event ID | 20250812200769 |
Aircraft
| Make | SOCATA |
| Model | TBM 700 |
| Registration # | N860CA |
| Operator | Decagon Devices INC |
| Owner | METER SKY LLC |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | DEST |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 4 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s unstable approach to the runway, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at low altitude and impact with terrain.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.