12 dead after Missouri plane crash in one of the deadliest US skydiving incidents in decades

Published
June 15, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Butler, Missouri
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Incident type
Crash, Fire, Aircraft

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, killing the pilot and 11 passengers who were preparing to skydive. The aircraft failed to reach altitude, made a sharp left turn, and plunged into a field where it caught fire.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Pilot Driver Fatal
Unnamed Passenger Passenger Fatal

Original reporting

12 dead after Missouri plane crash in one of the deadliest US skydiving incidents in decades | Trusted News Source for Wichita & Kansas | kake.com

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