12 killed after Missouri plane crashes in one of the deadliest US skydiving incidents in decades

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 moments after takeoff from Butler Memorial Airport in western Missouri, killing the pilot and 11 passengers. The aircraft failed to gain altitude, made a sharp left turn, and struck a field about 300 yards from the runway before catching fire. Investigators from the FAA and NTSB are on scene, with the cause still under investigation.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Pilot Driver Fatal
Unnamed Passenger Passenger Fatal

Original reporting

12 killed after Missouri plane crashes in one of the deadliest US skydiving incidents in decades | Kten News | kten.com

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