Butler, Missouri, skydiving plane crash investigation underway

Published
June 16, 2026
Location
Butler, Missouri
Business Loop 49 (Orange Street)
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Incident type
Crash, Aircraft

Summary

Car Crash Butler Missouri in Butler, Missouri: A skydiving aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Butler Memorial Airport on Sunday morning, killing all 12 people aboard. Investigators have set up at Business Loop 49 and are examining weight‐balance issues and possible engine failure as potential causes. The National Transportation Safety Board plans to remove the wreckage for further analysis and will release an initial report in 30 days.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Pilot Driver Fatal
Unnamed Passenger Passenger Fatal

Original reporting

Butler, Missouri, skydiving plane crash investigation underway

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