Pilot and 11 skydivers dead after Missouri plane crash, officials say - ABC17NEWS

Published
June 14, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Butler, Missouri
field adjacent to Butler Memorial Airport
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Incident type
Aircraft, Crash

Summary

Car Crash Butler Missouri in Butler, Missouri: A single‐engine turboprop operated by Skydive Kansas City crashed shortly after takeoff from Butler Memorial Airport, killing the pilot and eleven skydivers. The aircraft failed to gain altitude, made a sharp left turn, and impacted a field about 300 yards from the runway.

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 - ABC17NEWS

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