Pennsylvania man among 12 killed after skydiving plane crashes in Missouri - CBS Pittsburgh

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

Summary

Car Crash Butler Missouri in Butler, Missouri: A private skydiving plane crashed moments after takeoff from Butler Memorial Airport in Butler, Missouri on Sunday. The crash killed all 12 people aboard, including a Pennsylvania man named Kurt John Roy. Authorities are investigating the incident and have identified the victims. The National Transportation Safety Board has taken over the investigation.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Kurt John Roy Unknown Fatal
Unnamed skydiver Unknown Fatal
Unnamed Pilot Driver Fatal

Original reporting

Pennsylvania man among 12 killed after skydiving plane crashes in Missouri - CBS Pittsburgh

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