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A private plane crashed near Butler, Missouri, on Sunday, killing all twelve people on board, including eleven skydivers and the pilot.

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Butler, Missouri

Who
twelve individuals (one pilot, eleven skydivers), Skydive Kansas City, Dennis Jacobs, FAA, NTSB
What
A private plane crashed near Butler, Missouri, on Sunday, killing all twelve people on board, including eleven skydivers and the pilot.
When
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:29:07 GMT · 2h 50m ago
Where
Butler, Missouri ·
Why
The private plane, operated by Skydive Kansas City, reportedly turned back shortly after taking off from Butler Memorial airport and crashed near Business 49 Highway.
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A tragic aviation accident has claimed a dozen lives, highlighting potential safety concerns within the skydiving industry and prompting investigations by federal agencies into the cause.

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