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12 dead after skydiving plane crashes near Butler, Missouri airport
KMBC • • nation
Key Points:
- A plane carrying 11 skydivers and one pilot crashed shortly after takeoff near Butler Memorial Airport in Missouri, killing all 12 people on board; the crash occurred around 11:30 a.m. on Sunday on airport property.
- The aircraft was operating in support of Skydive Kansas City, which confirmed the fatalities and expressed condolences to the families and the skydiving community; the company is cooperating with authorities in the investigation.
- Officials, including the NTSB and FAA, are conducting a federal investigation, with no evidence of criminal activity or terrorism; the cause of the crash remains under investigation and may involve mechanical issues, human error, or other factors.
- Emergency response involved multiple agencies addressing the mass-casualty incident, while support services including clergy were provided to assist grieving families and witnesses at the scene.
- Missouri state officials and U.S. Representative Mark Alford have pledged ongoing support for victims' families and emphasized that the investigation may take months or years to conclude.
