12 killed after plane crashes south of Kansas City

Published
June 14, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Bates County, Missouri
Business 49 Highway
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Incident type
Aircraft, Crash

Summary

Car Crash Bates County Missouri in Bates County, Missouri: A private plane operated by Skydive Kansas City crashed south of Kansas City, Missouri, near Business 49 Highway, killing all twelve people aboard-eleven skydivers and the pilot. The aircraft, a Pacific Aerospace 750XL, had taken off from Butler Memorial Airport and turned around before descending rapidly and impacting the highway.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Pilot Driver Fatal
Unnamed skydiver Unknown Fatal

Original reporting

12 killed after plane crashes south of Kansas City

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