BREAKING: 12 Killed In Missouri Plane Crash
on Jun 14, 2026
A tragic plane crash has claimed the lives of twelve individuals in Butler, Missouri.
According to authorities, an airplane carrying eleven skydivers and one pilot crashed shortly after takeoff from Butler Memorial Airport just south of Kansas City early Sunday (June 14).
A spokesperson for Bates County Emergency Management told media that the crash happened around 11:30 a.m. after a private plane left the airport. The plane turned around “for an unknown reason” before crashing.
The spokesperson confirmed that all people aboard the plane died, including 11 skydivers and the pilot. None of them has been identified as of press time. A representative for the Bates County Sheriff’s Office said that the accident was witnessed by multiple people, including some of the victims’ family members.
The FAA issued a statement following the crash, saying:
“A Pacific Aerospace P750 crashed while departing from Butler Memorial Airport in Missouri around 11:35 a.m. local time on Sunday, June 14. Air traffic services were not being provided at the time. Twelve people were on board. The FAA and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will investigate. The NTSB will lead the investigation.“
Authorities shared an update with more information during a press conference Sunday afternoon.
Missouri Highway Patrol Sgt. Justin Ewing told reporters that the plane, owned by Skydive Kansas City, was taking a group up to skydive.
A call was received by emergency personnel around 11:30 a.m. saying that the plane was down and engulfed in flames.
The plane that crashed was a Pacific Aerospace 750XL, a single-engine turboprop plane model popular for skydiving. The model is also used for other services, such as cargo transportation, aerial surveying, and medical evacuation flights.
Watch the press conference below:
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