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

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

Summary

Car Crash Butler Missouri in Butler, Missouri: A skydiving plane crashed moments after taking off from Butler Memorial Airport in Butler, Missouri, killing all 12 people on board. The aircraft, operated by Skydive Kansas City, slammed into a field and burst into flames shortly after departure.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Pilot Driver Fatal
Unnamed Passenger Passenger Fatal

Original reporting

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

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