12 killed in skydiving plane crash in Missouri, authorities say
Summary
Car Crash Butler Missouri in Butler, Missouri: A single‑engine turboprop plane operated by Skydive Kansas City crashed and burst into flames in a field near Butler Memorial Airport in Missouri on a Sunday morning shortly after taking off at about 11:30 a.m. The aircraft, carrying a pilot and 11 skydiving passengers, was destroyed with no survivors. Authorities from the FAA, NTSB, local sheriff’s office and emergency services responded to the wreckage and began identifying victims and notifying families.
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