Pilot and 11 skydivers dead after Missouri plane crash, officials say

Published
June 14, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Butler, Missouri
butterfly field adjacent to 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 shortly after takeoff from Butler Memorial Airport in Butler, Missouri. Eleven skydivers and the pilot were killed when the aircraft failed to gain altitude, made a sharp left turn, and struck a field about 300 yards from the runway. The crash site was investigated by local authorities and will be examined by the NTSB and FAA.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Pilot Driver Fatal
Unnamed Passenger Passenger Fatal

Original reporting

Pilot and 11 skydivers dead after Missouri plane crash, officials say | National and World News | channel3000.com

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