Missouri skydiving plane had arrived in Butler just 12 days before crash, records show - AOL

Published
June 23, 2026
Location
Butler, Missouri
Butler Memorial Airport
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Incident type
Aircraft

Summary

Aircraft Butler Missouri in Butler, Missouri: A single-engine Pacific Aerospace 750XL turboprop plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Butler Memorial Airport in Butler, Missouri, on June 14, killing 11 skydivers and the pilot. The plane had arrived at the airport on June 2 and was on its 13th flight for Skydive Kansas City when the crash occurred. The aircraft had previously been operated by Chattanooga Skydiving Company and had been moved around the country for skydiving operations.

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Missouri skydiving plane had arrived in Butler just 12 days before crash, records show - AOL

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