12 dead in crash of plane on skydiving outing in Missouri, authorities say - Boston News, Weather, Sports

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 shortly after takeoff from Butler Memorial Airport in Bates County, Missouri. The aircraft, carrying a pilot and 11 passengers on a skydiving outing, was engulfed in flames and all aboard were killed. Emergency responders extinguished the fire and investigators are conducting an investigation.

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 - Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News

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