12 killed after Missouri plane crashes in one of the deadliest US skydiving incidents in decades, officials say

Published
June 14, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Butler, Missouri
Butler Memorial Airport
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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 moments after takeoff from Butler Memorial Airport, killing the pilot and 11 passengers. The aircraft stalled and went down nose‐first about 300 yards from the runway, engulfing in flames.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Pilot Driver Fatal
Unnamed Passenger Passenger Fatal

Original reporting

12 killed after Missouri plane crashes in one of the deadliest US skydiving incidents in decades, officials say | Kten News | kten.com

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