12 dead in crash of plane on skydiving outing in Missouri, authorities say

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

Summary

Car Crash Butler Missouri in Butler, Missouri: A single‐engine turboprop plane operated by Skydive Kansas City crashed in a field near Butler Memorial Airport after taking off at about 11:30 a.m. Sunday, killing all 12 aboard. The wreckage was engulfed in flames and emergency crews extinguished the fire shortly thereafter. Investigators from the FAA and NTSB are on scene to determine the cause of the accident.

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 | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

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