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
Aircraft, Fire

Summary

Vehicle Fire Butler Missouri in Butler, Missouri: A single‐engine turboprop plane carrying 11 skydivers and a pilot crashed moments after takeoff from Butler Memorial Airport, killing everyone aboard. The aircraft failed to gain altitude, made a sharp left turn and impacted about 300 yards from the runway, engulfing in flames.

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 | KSL.com

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