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

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

Summary

Car Crash Butler Missouri in Butler, Missouri: A plane carrying skydivers crashed near Butler, Missouri, just minutes 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 investigation is being conducted by the FAA and NTSB to determine the cause, which remains unknown as of the report's publication date.

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

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