Authorities work to notify families after plane crash kills 12 in Butler

Published
June 14, 2026
Location
Butler, Missouri
Business 49 Highway near Butler Memorial Airport
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Incident type
Aircraft, Crash

Summary

Car Crash Butler Missouri in Butler, Missouri: A skydiving aircraft operated by Skydive Kansas City crashed shortly after takeoff from Butler Memorial Airport in Butler, Missouri, around 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, killing the pilot and all 11 passengers aboard. Emergency responders from multiple agencies arrived at the scene to provide assistance. Authorities are working with federal partners, including the FAA and NTSB, to investigate the cause of the crash while notifying families.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Pilot Driver Fatal
Unnamed Passenger Passenger Fatal

Original reporting

Authorities work to notify families after plane crash kills 12 in Butler

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