Plane crash kills 12 people in one of the deadliest US skydiving incidents in decades

Published
June 15, 2026
Location
Butler, Missouri
Butler Memorial Airport
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Incident type
Aircraft, Crash, Fire

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 power loss or other mechanical issues.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Pilot Driver Fatal
Unnamed Passenger Passenger Fatal

Original reporting

Plane crash kills 12 people in one of the deadliest US skydiving incidents in decades | Nation & World | waaytv.com

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