12 killed in skydiving plane crash in Missouri, authorities say

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

Summary

Car Crash Butler Missouri in Butler, Missouri: A single‑engine turboprop operated by Skydive Kansas City crashed in a field near Butler Memorial Airport, Missouri, shortly after taking off around 11:30 a.m., Sunday. The aircraft, carrying the pilot and 11 passengers for a skydiving outing, was engulfed in flames and all 12 aboard were killed. Emergency responders extinguished the fire quickly and investigators from the FAA and NTSB are on site to identify victims and determine causes.

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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