11 skydivers and pilot killed in plane crash
Summary
Car Crash Butler Missouri in Butler, Missouri: An aircraft leased by a skydiving company crashed near Butler Memorial Airport in Bates County, Missouri. The plane failed to gain altitude after takeoff at about 11:20 local time on Sunday and made a sharp left turn before crashing roughly 200 yards from the airport. All twelve people aboard-eleven skydivers and one pilot-were killed. First responders are investigating whether any skydivers had jumped prior to the crash.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Unnamed Pilot | Driver | Fatal |
| Unnamed skydiver | Unknown | Fatal |
Original reporting
11 skydivers and pilot killed in plane crash