North Kansas City Schools music teacher among 12 killed in Butler skydiving crash
Summary
Car Crash Butler Missouri in Butler, Missouri: A skydiving aircraft crashed near Butler Memorial Airport on Sunday, June 14, 2026, killing all 12 people aboard. The plane failed to gain altitude after takeoff, made a sharp left turn and crashed about 300 yards from the runway, engulfed in flames. Emergency responders extinguished the fire shortly after impact.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Dave Hershberger | Unknown | Fatal |
| Michael R. Shanahan | Unknown | Fatal |
| Dustin McKinney | Unknown | Fatal |
| Nick Nash | Unknown | Fatal |
| Dane Cordes | Unknown | Fatal |
| Unnamed Pilot | Driver | Fatal |
| Unnamed skydiver | Unknown | Fatal |
Original reporting
North Kansas City Schools music teacher among 12 killed in Butler skydiving crash