Experienced skydivers among 12 killed in Missouri plane crash, friend says

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

Summary

Car Crash Butler Missouri in Butler, Missouri: A private plane carrying a pilot and 11 passengers crashed in a field near Butler Memorial Airport, Missouri, on Sunday. The aircraft burst into flames, killing all 12 people aboard. Several of the deceased were experienced skydivers from Skydive Kansas City. Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Pilot Driver Fatal
Unnamed Passenger Passenger Fatal

Original reporting

Experienced skydivers among 12 killed in Missouri plane crash, friend says

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