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

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

Summary

Car Crash Butler Missouri in Butler, Missouri: A single‐engine turboprop plane operated by Skydive Kansas City crashed shortly after taking off from Butler Memorial Airport around 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, killing all 12 aboard. The wreckage was found in a field near the airport and was engulfed in flames. Emergency responders extinguished the fire and investigators are working to identify victims and determine the cause of the accident.

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 - Odessa American

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