Crash of skydiving plane kills 12 in Butler, Missouri

Published
June 15, 2026
Location
Butler, Missouri
Interstate 49 Business
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Incident type
Crash, Aircraft

Summary

Car Crash Butler Missouri in Butler, Missouri: A skydiving plane crashed during takeoff from Butler Memorial Airport, killing all 12 people aboard, including the pilot and 11 skydivers. The aircraft stalled near Interstate 49 Business shortly after departure at about 11:27 a.m. on Sunday. Authorities confirmed it was an accident with no criminal activity involved.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Pilot Driver Fatal
Unnamed skydiver Unknown Fatal

Original reporting

Crash of skydiving plane kills 12 in Butler, Missouri | Jefferson City News Tribune

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