12 killed in plane crash near Butler Memorial Airport

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

Summary

Car Crash Butler Missouri in Butler, Missouri: A skydiving plane crashed near Butler Memorial Airport on June 14, killing all 12 aboard. The aircraft took off around 11:30 a.m., turned sharply and crashed about 300 yards from the runway, engulfed in flames.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Pilot Driver Fatal
Unnamed skydiver Unknown Fatal

Original reporting

12 killed in plane crash near Butler Memorial Airport

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