12 Dead After Missouri Plane Carrying Skydivers Crashes

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

Summary

Car Crash Butler Missouri in Butler, Missouri: A skydiving plane crashed near Butler Memorial Airport in Bates County, Missouri, just after 11:30 a.m. local time on Sunday, June 14, killing all twelve people aboard. The aircraft failed to gain altitude after takeoff and crashed about 300 yards from the runway.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Pilot Driver Fatal
Unnamed Passenger Passenger Fatal

Original reporting

12 Dead After Missouri Plane Carrying Skydivers Crashes

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