Plane crash kills 12 people in one of the deadliest US skydiving incidents in decades
Summary
Car Crash Butler Missouri in Butler, Missouri: A single‐engine turboprop plane 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 made a sharp left turn and plunged into a field near the runway, where it caught fire. Investigators are examining possible engine failure or loss of power as the cause of the accident.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Unnamed Pilot | Driver | Fatal |
| Dave Hershberger | Passenger | Fatal |
| Mike Shanahan | Passenger | Fatal |
| Unnamed Passenger | Passenger | Fatal |