Crash of a Socata TBM-850 in Kalispell
Date & Time:
Aug 11, 2025 at 1407 LT
Registration:
N860CA
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Pullman - Kalispell
MSN:
596
YOM:
2011
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total hours on type:
1244.00
Aircraft flight hours:
3312
Circumstances:
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.
Probable cause:
The pilot’s unstable approach to the runway, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at low altitude and impact with terrain.
Final Report:
