Skydivers killed in Missouri plane crash found thrills and peace through jumping
Summary
Car Crash Butler Missouri in Butler, Missouri: A single‐engine turboprop crashed shortly after takeoff from Butler Airport in Bates County, Missouri, killing all 12 people on board. The aircraft was only about 100 feet off the ground when it made an abrupt left turn and lost power before striking the runway. All passengers were experienced skydivers or instructors who had been scheduled to jump that day. The National Transportation Safety Board has opened an investigation into pilot experience and possible mechanical failures.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Blake Thacker | Passenger | Fatal |
| Kurt John Roy | Passenger | Fatal |
| Michael Shanahan | Passenger | Fatal |
| David Hershberger | Passenger | Fatal |
| Sai Karthik Varma Datla | Passenger | Fatal |
| Matthew Swope | Passenger | Fatal |
| Dustin McKinney | Passenger | Fatal |
| Jen Sharp | Passenger | Fatal |
| Marcus Miller | Passenger | Fatal |
| Nicholas Nash | Passenger | Fatal |
| William Fischer | Passenger | Fatal |
| Dane Cordes | Passenger | Fatal |
Original reporting
Skydivers killed in Missouri plane crash found thrills and peace through jumping | KSL.com