Skydivers killed in Missouri plane crash found thrills and peace through jumping

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

Summary

Car Crash Butler Missouri in Butler, Missouri: A single‐engine turboprop crashed shortly after takeoff from an airport in Butler, Missouri, killing 12 skydivers and the pilot. The aircraft was only about 100 feet off the ground when it made an abrupt left turn and lost power before striking the runway.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Blake Thacker Passenger Fatal
Kurt John Roy Passenger Fatal
Michael Shanahan Passenger Fatal
David Hershberger Driver 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 | WBAL Baltimore News

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