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

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

Summary

Car Crash Butler Missouri in Butler, Missouri: A private skydiving plane crashed near Butler Memorial Airport in Butler, Missouri, killing all 12 aboard. The aircraft stalled and descended nose‐first, catching fire shortly after impact. Emergency responders extinguished the flames and investigators from the NTSB and FAA are on site.

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 - WPXI

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