12 Killed in Skydiving Plane Crash in Butler, Missouri, Authorities Say

Jun-14-2026

All 12 occupants, including 11 skydivers and one pilot, have died following a horrific plane crash on June 14 near Butler Memorial Airport in Missouri. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol and Bates County Emergency Management, the private aircraft—operated by Skydive Kansas City—took off shortly before 11:30 a.m. loca...