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

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

Summary

Car Crash Butler Missouri in Butler, Missouri: A single‐engine turboprop used for skydiving crashed shortly after takeoff from Butler Memorial Airport in Butler, Missouri. The aircraft burned on impact and all 12 people aboard-pilot and 11 passengers-were killed. Investigators from the FAA and NTSB are on scene to determine the cause.

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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