Plane crash kills 12 people in one of the deadliest US skydiving incidents in decades - WSVN 7News
Summary
Car Crash Butler Missouri in Butler, Missouri: A single‐engine turboprop plane operated by Skydive Kansas City crashed moments after taking off from Butler Memorial Airport in western Missouri at about 11:35 a.m. on Sunday, killing the pilot and 11 passengers who were preparing to skydive. The aircraft failed to reach altitude, made a sharp left turn, and plunged into a field where it caught fire. Investigators are examining possible engine failure or loss of power as potential causes.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Unnamed Pilot | Driver | Fatal |
| Dave Hershberger | Passenger | Fatal |
| Unnamed Passenger | Passenger | Fatal |