All 12 occupants dead in Missouri plane crash, officials say

Published
June 14, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Butler, Missouri
butterfly field near 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 shortly after takeoff from Butler Memorial Airport, engulfing the aircraft in flames and killing all 12 occupants. The wreckage was found in a field near the airport and emergency responders extinguished the fire soon after the impact. Investigators from the FAA and NTSB are on scene to determine the cause of the accident.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Pilot Driver Fatal
Unnamed Passenger Passenger Fatal

Original reporting

All 12 occupants dead in Missouri plane crash, officials say

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