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

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

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