12 dead after skydiving plane crashes in Missouri : NPR

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

Summary

Car Crash Butler Missouri in Butler, Missouri: A single‐engine turboprop plane crashed near Butler, Missouri, killing 11 skydivers and the pilot. Authorities say all 12 occupants are presumed dead. The crash occurred on a Sunday, within the week prior to publication.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed skydiver Unknown Fatal
Unnamed Pilot Driver Fatal

Original reporting

12 dead after skydiving plane crashes in Missouri : NPR

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