Skydiving plane crash leaves 12 people dead in Missouri

Published
June 21, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Kansas City, Missouri
near Butler Memorial Airport, about 60 miles south of Kansas City
Incident type
Crash, Aircraft

Summary

Car Crash Kansas City Missouri in Kansas City, Missouri: A private plane carrying skydivers crashed shortly after takeoff near Butler Memorial Airport, about 60 miles south of Kansas City, Missouri, on Sunday, killing all 12 people on board. The aircraft was operated by Skydive Kansas City. The pilot was among those killed.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Skydive Kansas City Unknown Unknown

Original reporting

Skydiving plane crash leaves 12 people dead in Missouri | 700WLW | Aviation Blog - Jay Ratliff

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