Missouri skydiving plane crash investigation underway - WJCL

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

Summary

Car Crash Butler Missouri in Butler, Missouri: A skydiving aircraft crashed shortly after take‐off from Butler Memorial Airport on Monday. All 12 people aboard, including the pilot and 11 passengers, were killed. Investigators are examining weight balance and possible engine failure as potential causes.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Pilot Driver Fatal
Unnamed Passenger Passenger Fatal

Original reporting

Missouri skydiving plane crash investigation underway - WJCL

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