Small Plane Crashes into Parked Aircraft at Montana AirportDEEPANSHU SHARMAImage Source: XSmall Plane Crashes into Parked Aircraft at Montana AirportA small plane crashed into a parked aircraft while landing at Kalispell City Airport on Monday, igniting a large fire but causing no major injuriesThe single-engine Socata TBM 700 turboprop was carrying four people when it attempted to land around 2:00 pm, officials saidAccording to authorities, the landing aircraft struck another parked plane, triggering a fire that spread to a grassy area before being extinguishedWitnesses reported seeing the plane approach from the south, crash-land at the runway’s end, and collide with another aircraftDespite the fire, the pilot and three passengers escaped on their own. Two passengers had minor injuries and were treated at the airportFire crews quickly responded, preventing the blaze from spreading further, though several aircraft were affectedKalispell City Airport is a small, city-owned facility located just south of Kalispell, Montana, home to about 30,000 residentsFAA records show the plane was built in 2011 and is owned by Meter Sky LLC of Pullman, WashingtonAviation safety consultant Jeff Guzzetti said such collisions between landing and parked planes occur a few times a year in general aviation