Grand Junction woman who was renowned skydiver 1 of 12 killed in Missouri plane crash

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

Summary

Car Crash Butler Missouri in Butler, Missouri: A private aircraft carrying 11 skydivers and a pilot crashed minutes after takeoff at Butler Memorial Airport on Sunday. The crash killed all 12 people aboard, including renowned skydiver Jennifer L. Sharp.

Publicly reported parties

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

Original reporting

Grand Junction woman who was renowned skydiver 1 of 12 killed in Missouri plane crash | FOX21 News Colorado

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