Skydiver killed in plane crash was son of Dothan doctor

Published
June 18, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Alabama
Butler Memorial Airport
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Incident type
Aircraft

Summary

Aircraft Alabama Today in Alabama: A plane used for skydiving crashed shortly after takeoff at Butler Memorial Airport in Missouri on Sunday, killing 12 people including the pilot, 10 other skydivers, and Blake Thacker of Olathe, Kansas. Blake Thacker, the son of Dr. Richard Thacker of Dothan, had been skydiving for about seven years. A preliminary report on the cause of the crash is expected in about 30 days, with a final report not expected for at least 18 months.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Blake Thacker Unknown Fatal

Original reporting

Skydiver killed in plane crash was son of Dothan doctor

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