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A plane crash south of Kansas City killed 11 skydivers and a pilot.
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Butler, Missouri
Who
11 skydivers and a pilot
What
A plane crash south of Kansas City killed 11 skydivers and a pilot.
When
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:56:00 GMT · 22h 19m ago
Where
Butler, Missouri ·
Why
An aircraft supporting operations for Skydive Kansas City was taking off, then turned and nosedived approximately 300 yards from the runway.
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How this affects you
This incident represents a significant loss to the local skydiving community, with 12 fatalities including experienced skydivers and a pilot, and has prompted investigations by authorities including the FAA and NTSB.
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4 events in this thread- U.S. Domestic22h 19m agoAn aircraft supporting operations for Skydive Kansas City crashed in Butler, Missouri, killing 11 skydivers and a pilot.Open article
- U.S. Domestic22h 19m agoEleven skydivers and a pilot were killed in a Sunday crash as an aircraft for Skydive Kansas City was taking off in Butler.Open article
- U.S. Domestic22h 19m agoAn aircraft supporting operations for Skydive Kansas City crashed, killing 11 skydivers and a pilot.Open article
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