12 dead in crash of plane on skydiving outing in Missouri, authorities say :: WRAL.com

Published
June 14, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Butler, Missouri
butterfly field near Butler Memorial Airport
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Incident type
Aircraft, Crash, 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 on Sunday, killing all 12 aboard. The aircraft was engulfed in flames and the wreckage lay in a field near the airport. Investigators are examining possible loss of power as a cause.

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 :: WRAL.com

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