11 skydivers and pilot killed in plane crash

Published
June 14, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Butler, Missouri
near Butler Memorial Airport
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Incident type
Crash, Aircraft

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

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