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 National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the cause of the accident, which occurred after the pilot made an unknown turn.

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

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