Some of the skydivers killed in Missouri plane crash were experienced jumpers

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

Summary

Car Crash Butler Missouri in Butler, Missouri: A plane carrying a pilot and eleven skydivers crashed near Butler, Missouri, moments after taking off from the Butler Memorial Airport on Monday. The aircraft reportedly slammed into a field about an hour south of Kansas City, bursting into flames and killing everyone aboard. Witnesses stated the plane made an abrupt left turn while at an altitude of roughly 100 feet before stalling and crashing nose-first.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Jen Sharp Unknown Fatal

Original reporting

Some of the skydivers killed in Missouri plane crash were experienced jumpers

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