12 killed after plane crashes south of Kansas City

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

Summary

Car Crash Kansas City Missouri in Kansas City, Missouri: A private plane operated by Skydive Kansas City crashed south of Kansas City on Sunday morning, killing all twelve people aboard-eleven skydivers and the pilot. The aircraft turned around shortly after takeoff from Butler Memorial Airport and struck Business 49 Highway before burning out.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed skydiver Unknown Fatal
Unnamed Pilot Driver Fatal

Original reporting

12 killed after plane crashes south of Kansas City

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