12 Killed in Missouri Skydiving Plane Crash Near Butler

12 Killed in Missouri Skydiving Plane Crash Near Butler

A private skydiving aircraft operated by Skydive Kansas City crashed shortly after takeoff from Butler Memorial Airport in Missouri, killing the pilot and 11 skydivers. According to AP News, the plane caught fire and all 12 aboard were killed. NBC News reported that officials presumed all twelve occupants dead.

The Guardian identified the aircraft as a Pacific Aerospace P750 (750XL) used for the jump flight. The National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration opened investigations, with federal investigators dispatched to the site, as noted by KMBC.

Actors

Skydive Kansas City pilot (unnamed) 11 skydivers (unnamed) Missouri State Highway Patrol Sgt. Justin Ewing Bates County sheriff’s office National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Dennis Jacobs Bates County Emergency Management Agency Aviation safety analyst Jeff Guzzetti

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June 15, 2026
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NTSB Investigates Missouri Skydiving Plane Crash That Killed 12
NTSB Investigates Missouri Skydiving Plane Crash That Killed 12

AP News • 15 Jun 22:06

Federal investigators are examining a Pacific Aerospace 750XL that crashed shortly after takeoff from Butler Memorial Airport, killing the pilot and 11 skydivers, including a United States Parachute Association official.

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12 Killed in Skydiving Plane Crash Near Butler, Missouri Airport
12 Killed in Skydiving Plane Crash Near Butler, Missouri Airport

KMBC • 15 Jun 20:15

A skydiving aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff at Butler Memorial Airport on Sunday, killing all 12 aboard; federal investigators are examining the cause.

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Plane crash in Missouri kills 11 skydivers and pilot
Plane crash in Missouri kills 11 skydivers and pilot

The Guardian • 15 Jun 18:56

A skydiving aircraft operated by Skydive Kansas City crashed shortly after takeoff in Butler, Missouri, killing all 12 people on board, including 11 skydivers and the pilot.

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Plane carrying 11 skydivers crashes shortly after takeoff in Missouri
Plane carrying 11 skydivers crashes shortly after takeoff in Missouri

CBS News • 15 Jun 17:01

A private aircraft operated by Skydive Kansas City crashed moments after departing Butler Memorial Airport, killing all 11 skydivers on board and the pilot.

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12 killed in Missouri skydiving plane crash
12 killed in Missouri skydiving plane crash

DW • 15 Jun 02:48

A private skydiving aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff near Butler Memorial Airport in Missouri, killing all 12 people on board, including the pilot.

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12 Killed in Private Skydiving Plane Crash Near Butler, Missouri
12 Killed in Private Skydiving Plane Crash Near Butler, Missouri

The Guardian • 15 Jun 00:29

A single-engine turboprop operated by Skydive Kansas City crashed shortly after takeoff from Butler Memorial Airport, killing the pilot and 11 skydivers.

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June 14, 2026
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Skydiving Plane Crash Near Butler, Missouri Kills 12
Skydiving Plane Crash Near Butler, Missouri Kills 12

The New York Times • 14 Jun 19:59

A Pacific Aerospace P750 carrying eleven skydivers and a pilot crashed shortly after takeoff at Butler Memorial Airport, killing all on board.

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Missouri plane carrying skydivers crashes, 12 presumed dead
Missouri plane carrying skydivers crashes, 12 presumed dead

NBC News • 14 Jun 19:32

All twelve occupants of a plane that went down near Butler, Missouri, are presumed dead, officials said.

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12 killed in Missouri skydiving plane crash
12 killed in Missouri skydiving plane crash

BBC • 14 Jun 18:37

A leased skydiving aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff near Butler Memorial Airport in Missouri, killing all 11 skydivers and the pilot.

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12 Killed When Skydiving Plane Crashes Near Butler, Missouri
12 Killed When Skydiving Plane Crashes Near Butler, Missouri

AP News • 14 Jun 18:36

A private skydiving aircraft crashed and caught fire near Butler Memorial Airport, killing the pilot and 11 passengers. Investigations by the NTSB and FAA are underway.

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