Skydivers killed in Missouri plane crash found thrills and peace through jumping
Summary
Car Crash Butler Missouri in Butler, Missouri: A single‐engine turboprop Pacific Aerospace 750XL crashed shortly after takeoff from an airport in Butler, Missouri, killing the pilot and 11 skydivers. The aircraft was only about 100 feet off the ground when it made an abrupt left turn and lost power before striking the runway. Investigators are examining pilot experience with the model and possible mechanical or structural issues.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Blake Thacker | Driver | Fatal |
| Kurt John Roy | Unknown | Fatal |
| Michael Shanahan | Unknown | Fatal |
| David Hershberger | Unknown | Fatal |
| Sai Karthik Varma Datla | Unknown | Fatal |
| Matthew Swope | Unknown | Fatal |
| Dustin McKinney | Unknown | Fatal |
| Jen Sharp | Unknown | Fatal |
| Marcus Miller | Unknown | Fatal |
| Nicholas Nash | Unknown | Fatal |
| William Fischer | Unknown | Fatal |
| Dane Cordes | Unknown | Fatal |