Some of the skydivers killed in Butler airport plane crash were experienced jumpers

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

Summary

Car Crash Butler Missouri in Butler, Missouri: A skydiving plane carrying a pilot and 11 passengers crashed moments after taking off from Butler Memorial Airport in Butler, Missouri. The aircraft burst into flames upon impact, killing all on board. Witnesses reported the plane was only about 100 feet above ground when it made an abrupt left turn before stalling and crashing nose‐first.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Pilot Driver Fatal
Unnamed Passenger Passenger Fatal

Original reporting

Some of the skydivers killed in Butler airport plane crash were experienced jumpers

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