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
Crash, Aircraft, Fire

Summary

Car Crash Butler Missouri in Butler, Missouri: A single-engine turboprop plane operated by Skydive Kansas City crashed into a field near Butler Memorial Airport in Butler, Missouri, shortly after taking off at around 11:30 a.m. The aircraft carried a pilot and 11 passengers on a skydiving outing and was engulfed in flames upon impact, killing all aboard. Emergency responders extinguished the fire and began identifying victims while authorities from the FAA and NTSB investigated the incident.

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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