12 killed in skydiving plane crash in Missouri, authorities say

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

Summary

Car Crash Butler Missouri in Butler, Missouri: A single‑engine turboprop plane operated by Skydive Kansas City crashed in a field near Butler Memorial Airport in Butler, Missouri on Sunday, killing all 12 people aboard – one pilot and 11 skydiving passengers. The aircraft, a Pacific Aerospace 750XL built in 2010, took off at about 11:30 a.m., made a left turn, then stalled and nosed‑down before igniting. Emergency responders extinguished the blaze quickly, but all occupants were pronounced dead. Authorities are identifying victims and investigating the cause of the crash.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Pilot Driver Fatal
Unnamed Passenger Passenger Fatal

Original reporting

12 killed in skydiving plane crash in Missouri, authorities say

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