Pilot and 11 skydivers dead after Missouri plane crash, officials say
Summary
Car Crash Butler Missouri in Butler, Missouri: A single‐engine turbo‐prop aircraft operated by Skydive Kansas City crashed near Butler Memorial Airport after taking off at about 11:20 a.m. local time, killing the pilot and eleven skydivers. The plane failed to gain altitude, made a sharp left turn, and struck a field adjacent to the runway, engulfing in fire.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Unnamed Pilot | Driver | Fatal |
| Unnamed Passenger | Passenger | Fatal |