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, Fire

Summary

Car Crash Butler Missouri in Butler, Missouri: A single‐engine turboprop plane operated by Skydive Kansas City crashed in a field near Butler Memorial Airport after taking off at about 11:30 a.m. The aircraft, carrying a pilot and 11 passengers on a skydiving outing, stalled during a left turn, struck the ground nose‐first and caught fire. All 12 people aboard were killed. Emergency responders extinguished the blaze shortly after the crash.

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 | National AP | yankton.net

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