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

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

Summary

Car Crash Butler Missouri in BUTLER, Missouri: A single-engine turboprop plane crashed in a field near a local airport in Missouri on a sunny day. The crash occurred shortly after the plane took off around 11:30 a.m., while carrying a pilot and 11 passengers during a skydiving outing. All 12 occupants were killed in the incident, which authorities stated appeared to be an accident.

Original reporting

12 dead in crash of plane on skydiving outing in Missouri, authorities say | Eyewitness News (WEHT/WTVW)

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