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

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

Summary

Car Crash Butler Missouri in Butler, Missouri: A single‐engine turboprop plane operated by Skydive Kansas City crashed shortly after takeoff from Butler Memorial Airport in Butler, Missouri. The aircraft, carrying a pilot and 11 passengers on a skydiving outing, struck the ground nose‐first, caught fire, and all aboard were killed. Emergency responders extinguished the blaze and investigators began work to identify victims and determine causes.

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

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