12 dead in Missouri skydiving plane crash, authorities say
Summary
Car Crash Butler Missouri in Butler, Missouri: A single‐engine turboprop plane operated by Skydive Kansas City crashed into a field near Butler Memorial Airport on Sunday, shortly after taking off at about 11:30 a.m. All 12 people aboard-pilot and 11 passengers-were killed when the aircraft plunged nose‐first and caught fire. Emergency responders extinguished the blaze quickly, but no survivors were found. Investigators from the NTSB and FAA 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 Missouri skydiving plane crash, authorities say