Skydiving plane crash kills 12 in Butler, Missouri

Car Crash Butler Missouri in Butler, Missouri: A Pacific Aerospace Limited 750XL skydiving plane crashed nose-down into a grassy field about 445 feet west of the southern end of the planned landing zone at Butler Memorial Airport in Butler, Missouri, on June 14, 2026. The pilot and all 11 passengers were killed, and a post-crash fire significantly burned the aircraft. The NTSB preliminary report found no indications of preimpact mechanical malfunctions and said the plane met weight and balance requirements. The operator, Skydive Kansas City, described the pilot as safety-oriented and conservative in his decision-making.