Officials with Red Eagle Aviation, Inc. confirmed the cause of an aircraft accident on Monday afternoon at the Kalispell City Airport was a result of pilot error when the plane crashed on the runway,

The small plane consumed by flames at the Kalispell City Airport on Monday afternoon experienced engine trouble prior to crashing into several parked aircraft, federal authorities say.

Preliminary investigation shows pilot lost control of plane and crashed into several parked planes, igniting multiple fires. Preliminary investigation into the crash indicates that the pilot of the incoming aircraft with four occupants attempted to land when the pilot lost control, crashing onto the runway.