Plane crash kills 12 people in one of the deadliest US skydiving incidents in decades - LocalNews8.com - KIFI
Summary
Car Crash Butler Missouri in Butler, Missouri: A single‐engine turboprop plane operated by Skydive Kansas City crashed moments after takeoff from Butler Memorial Airport in western Missouri. The aircraft, carrying a pilot and 11 passengers preparing to skydive, failed to reach altitude, made a sharp left turn, and plunged into a field about 300 yards from the runway, igniting in flames. All 12 occupants were killed. Investigations by the FAA and NTSB are underway to determine the cause of the crash.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Unnamed Pilot | Driver | Fatal |
| Unnamed Passenger | Passenger | Fatal |