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

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 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. on Sunday, killing the pilot and all 11 passengers aboard. The wreckage caught fire but was extinguished quickly by emergency responders. All victims were identified and notified to next of kin during the afternoon.

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 | Ap | rutlandherald.com

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