12 killed in plane crash on skydiving outing in Missouri, authorities say - Los Angeles Times

Published
June 14, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Butler, Missouri
butter Memorial Airport
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Incident type
Aircraft, Crash, Fire

Summary

Car Crash Butler Missouri in Butler, Missouri: A single‐engine turboprop plane carrying a pilot and 11 skydivers crashed shortly after takeoff from Butler Memorial Airport, engulfing the aircraft in flames and killing all aboard. The wreckage was found in a field near the airport, and emergency responders extinguished the fire while investigators began an NTSB inquiry.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Pilot Driver Fatal
Unnamed Passenger Passenger Fatal

Original reporting

12 killed in plane crash on skydiving outing in Missouri, authorities say - Los Angeles Times

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