Summary
On August 11, 2025, a Socata TBM 700 (N860CA) was involved in an incident near Kalispell, MT. All 4 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft was destroyed.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s unstable approach to the runway, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at low altitude and impact with terrain.
This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR25LA251. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N860CA.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s unstable approach to the runway, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at low altitude and impact with terrain.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR25LA251