Pilot and 11 skydivers dead after Missouri plane crash, officials say

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

Summary

Car Crash Butler Missouri in Butler, Missouri: A single‐engine turboprop plane carrying a pilot and 11 skydivers crashed moments after takeoff from Butler Memorial Airport in Butler, Missouri, about 300 yards from the runway. The aircraft failed to gain altitude, made a sharp left turn, and was engulfed in flames upon impact. All occupants were killed.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Pilot Driver Fatal
Unnamed skydiver Unknown Fatal

Original reporting

Pilot and 11 skydivers dead after Missouri plane crash, officials say | News | WPSD Local 6

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