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

Summary

Car Crash Butler Missouri in Butler, Missouri: A single‐engine turboprop plane operated by Skydive Kansas City crashed near Butler Memorial Airport after taking off at about 11:20 a.m. local time, killing the pilot and eleven skydivers. The aircraft failed to gain altitude, made a sharp left turn, and impacted a field roughly 300 yards from the runway.

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 | | kvoa.com

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