Indian national among 12 killed in Missouri skydiving plane crash

Published
June 17, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Butler, Missouri
butterfly Memorial Airport
Incident type
Crash, Aircraft

Summary

Car Crash Butler Missouri in Butler, Missouri: A skydiving aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Butler Memorial Airport in western Missouri, killing all 12 occupants. The 2010 Pacific Aerospace P750XL failed to gain altitude and crashed about 300 yards from the runway. All victims were skydivers or the pilot, and investigators are examining the aircraft, maintenance records, weather conditions and the pilot’s background.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Sai Karthik Varma Datla Driver Fatal
Unnamed skydiver Unknown Fatal

Original reporting

Indian national among 12 killed in Missouri skydiving plane crash

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