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

Published
June 17, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Butler, Missouri
airport
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Incident type
Crash, Aircraft

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

Original reporting

Skydivers killed in Missouri plane crash found thrills and peace through jumping | State News | komu.com

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