Grand Junction woman part of 12 killed in Missouri skydiving plane crash

Published
June 16, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Butler, Missouri
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Incident type
Crash, Aircraft

Summary

Car Crash Butler Missouri in Butler, Missouri: A skydiving plane crashed into a field shortly after taking off from an airport in Butler, Missouri. Twelve people were killed, including Grand Junction, Colorado woman Jennifer L. Sharp, 55, who was the Director of Technology for the U.S. Parachute Association.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Jennifer L. Sharp Passenger Fatal
Unnamed Passenger Passenger Fatal

Original reporting

Grand Junction woman part of 12 killed in Missouri skydiving plane crash

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