12 killed after plane crashes south of Kansas City

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

Summary

Car Crash Kansas City Kansas in Kansas City, Kansas: A private Pacific Aerospace 750XL crashed south of Kansas City, Missouri, near Business 49 Highway, killing all twelve people aboard—eleven skydivers and the pilot. The aircraft was leaving Butler Memorial Airport when it turned around for an unknown reason before crashing. Emergency crews extinguished the fire that followed the impact. Investigators are working to determine what led to the accident.

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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