Some of the skydivers killed in Missouri plane crash were experienced jumpers - East Idaho News

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 crashed moments after taking off from Butler Memorial Airport, killing all 12 people on board. The aircraft, operated by Skydive Kansas City, burst into flames in a field near the airport.

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 - East Idaho News

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