Skydiving plane crashes near Butler Memorial Airport in Mis…

Car Crash Missouri Today in Missouri: A skydiving plane carrying a pilot and 11 skydivers crashed on June 14, 2026, shortly after takeoff from Butler Memorial Airport in Missouri, killing all 12 people aboard. The plane began a gradual left turn during initial climb, with both wings becoming almost perpendicular to the ground before slamming nose-down into a field and bursting into flames. The plane was operated by Skydive Kansas City. A preliminary NTSB report found no indication of pre-crash mechanical malfunctions or engine failures, and the investigation remains ongoing.