NTSB to give update after 12 killed in plane crash near Butler

Published
June 15, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Butler, Missouri
Business 49 Highway
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Incident type
Crash, Aircraft

Summary

Car Crash Butler Missouri in Butler, Missouri: An airplane carrying skydivers crashed near Business 49 Highway in Butler, Missouri, shortly after taking off from Butler Memorial Airport. Eleven skydivers and the pilot died when the aircraft went down just before 11:30 a.m. on Sunday.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed skydiver Unknown Fatal
Unnamed Pilot Driver Fatal

Original reporting

NTSB to give update after 12 killed in plane crash near Butler

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