Fatal Plane Crash in Missouri Kills 12
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Skydive Kansas City, NTSB, Bates County Sheriff
Butler, Missouri, USA
June 14, 2026
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A single-engine turboprop plane crashed shortly after takeoff in Butler, Missouri. All 12 occupants, including the pilot and 11 skydivers, were killed. The NTSB is investigating the cause of the crash.
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