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

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

Summary

Car Crash Butler Missouri in Butler, Missouri: A plane carrying skydivers crashed near Butler, Missouri, shortly after taking off from Butler Memorial Airport on a Sunday. The crash resulted in the deaths of 12 people—eleven skydivers and the pilot. The NTSB and FAA are investigating the cause, which is currently unknown, following the incident.

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

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