Deadly Skydive Kansas City crash shocks close-knit community

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 aircraft carrying 11 skydivers and a pilot crashed shortly after takeoff from Butler Memorial Airport on Sunday, June 14, killing all 12 aboard. The crash occurred near Interstate 49 Business in Bates County, Missouri, and is being investigated by the NTSB and FAA.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Pilot Driver Fatal
Unnamed skydiver Unknown Fatal

Original reporting

Deadly Skydive Kansas City crash shocks close-knit community | Kansas City Star

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