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

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

Summary

Car Crash Butler Missouri in Butler, Missouri: A plane carrying a pilot and eleven skydivers crashed moments after taking off from Butler Memorial Airport in Butler, Missouri, on Monday, June 15, 2026. The aircraft slammed into a field about an hour south of Kansas City, bursting into flames and killing everyone aboard. Witnesses reported that the plane made an abrupt left turn while at an altitude of roughly 100 feet before stalling and crashing nose first. Federal investigators were on site to examine the wreckage for clues.

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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