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

Published
June 14, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Butler, Missouri
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Incident type
Crash, Aircraft, Fire

Summary

Car Crash Butler Missouri in Butler, Missouri: A single‐engine turboprop carrying a pilot and 11 skydivers crashed moments after takeoff from Butler Memorial Airport in Bates County, Missouri, killing everyone aboard. The aircraft failed to gain altitude, made a sharp left turn, and impacted a field about 300 yards from the runway, igniting in flames.

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 - KTVZ

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