Pilot and 11 skydivers killed in plane crash near KC
Summary
Vehicle Fire Butler Missouri in Butler, Missouri: A single‐engine turboprop aircraft operated by Skydive Kansas City crashed shortly after takeoff near Butler Memorial Airport in western Missouri. The plane, which had taken off around 11:20 a.m., failed to gain altitude, made a sharp left turn and struck the ground about 300 yards from the runway, engulfing in flames. All 12 people aboard-a pilot and 11 skydivers-were killed.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Unnamed Pilot | Driver | Fatal |
| Unnamed skydiver | Unknown | Fatal |
Original reporting
Pilot and 11 skydivers killed in plane crash near KC | State News | komu.com