Questions raised about FAA's oversight of skydiving planes after deadly crash

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

Summary

Car Crash Butler Missouri in Butler, Missouri: A skydiving aircraft took off from Butler Memorial Airport and crashed shortly after, killing 12 people-11 skydivers and the pilot. Federal investigators are on scene investigating an engine problem and possible improper maneuvering.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Pilot Driver Fatal
Unnamed Passenger Passenger Fatal

Original reporting

Questions raised about FAA's oversight of skydiving planes after deadly crash

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