12 killed after plane crashes south of Kansas City

Published
June 14, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Kansas City, Missouri
Business 49 Highway
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, Missouri, near Business 49 Highway, killing all twelve people aboard-eleven skydivers and the pilot. The aircraft, a Pacific Aerospace 750XL, reportedly turned around shortly after takeoff from Butler Memorial Airport 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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