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

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

Summary

Car Crash Butler Missouri in Butler, Missouri: A private plane carrying a pilot and 11 passengers crashed in a field near Butler, Missouri, on Sunday, June 14, 2026. The crash occurred moments after takeoff from the Butler Memorial Airport area. Witnesses reported that the plane made an abrupt left turn at an altitude of about 100 feet before stalling and crashing nose-first. All individuals aboard were killed in the incident.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Skydive Kansas City Unknown Unknown

Original reporting

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

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