12 Dead in Skydiving Plane Crash in MO, Authorities Say

Published
June 14, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Butler, Missouri
butterfly field adjacent to Butler Memorial Airport
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Incident type
Crash, Fire, Aircraft

Summary

Car Crash Butler Missouri in Butler, Missouri: A private skydiving plane crashed near Butler Memorial Airport in Butler, Missouri, on Sunday around 11:30 a.m., killing all 12 aboard. The aircraft was attempting to land after taking off for a skydive session and caught fire upon impact. Emergency responders extinguished the blaze shortly after the crash.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Pilot Driver Fatal
Unnamed Passenger Passenger Fatal

Original reporting

12 Dead in Skydiving Plane Crash in MO, Authorities Say

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