Pilot and 11 skydivers dead after Missouri plane crash, officials say
Summary
Car Crash Butler Missouri in Butler, Missouri: A single‑engine turboprop operated by Skydive Kansas City crashed near Butler Memorial Airport in western Missouri, about 60 miles south of Kansas City. Eleven skydivers and the pilot were killed when the aircraft failed to gain altitude after takeoff, made a sharp left turn, and struck a field roughly 300 yards from the runway. The crash was reported as an accident under investigation by the NTSB and FAA. No survivors were found at the scene.
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