Several of the skydivers killed when their plane crashed moments after taking off from a Missouri airfield had jumped before, a friend said. The plane carrying a pilot and 11 passengers crashed in a field and burst into flames Sunday, killing all on board, authorities said.

Published
June 15, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Missouri
field
Incident type
Crash, Aircraft, Fire

Summary

Car Crash Missouri Today in Missouri: A plane carrying a pilot and 11 passengers crashed in a field moments after taking off from a Missouri airfield, bursting into flames. All on board were killed.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Pilot Driver Fatal
Unnamed Passenger Passenger Fatal

Original reporting

Several of the skydivers killed when their plane crashed moments after taking off from a Missouri airfield had jumped before, a friend said. The plane carrying a pilot and 11 passengers crashed in a field and burst into flames Sunday, killing all on board, authorities said.

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