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

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

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. The aircraft slammed into a field, burst into flames, and killed all people aboard. Witnesses reported that the plane made an abrupt left turn while at an altitude of about 100 feet before stalling and crashing nose first. Federal investigators were at the crash site to begin determining the cause.

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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