12 dead in crash of plane on skydiving outing in Missouri, authorities say

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

Summary

Car Crash Butler Missouri in Butler, Missouri: A single‐engine turboprop plane carrying a pilot and 11 skydivers crashed shortly after takeoff from Butler Memorial Airport in Bates County, Missouri. The aircraft was engulfed in flames upon impact, killing all aboard. Emergency responders extinguished the fire and began an investigation with FAA and NTSB officials on site.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Pilot Driver Fatal
Unnamed Passenger Passenger Fatal

Original reporting

12 dead in crash of plane on skydiving outing in Missouri, authorities say | ConchoValleyHomepage.com

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