Some of the skydivers killed in Missouri plane crash were experienced jumpers - The Republic News

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

Summary

Car Crash Butler Missouri in Butler, Missouri: A skydiving plane carrying a pilot and 11 passengers crashed moments after taking off from Butler Memorial Airport, bursting into flames and killing everyone on board. Witnesses reported the aircraft was only about 100 feet above ground when it made an abrupt left turn before stalling and striking the field.

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 - The Republic News

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