12 dead in crash of plane on skydiving outing in Missouri, authorities say - East Idaho News

Published
June 12, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Butler, Missouri
near Butler Memorial Airport
View on map
Incident type
Fire, Aircraft, Crash

Summary

Car Crash Butler Missouri in Butler, Missouri: A private plane carrying a pilot and 11 skydivers crashed near Butler Memorial Airport on Sunday. The aircraft, a Pacific Aerospace 750XL, was taking off for a skydiving outing when it stalled and struck the ground nose‐first, catching fire. All 12 people aboard were killed.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Pilot Driver Fatal
Unnamed Passenger Passenger Fatal

Original reporting

12 dead in crash of plane on skydiving outing in Missouri, authorities say - East Idaho News

Related accident news