Key facts
- A plane carrying 11 skydivers and a pilot crashed in Butler, Missouri.
- All 12 individuals on board died in the accident.
- The crash occurred shortly after takeoff near Butler Memorial Airport.
- The aircraft was a Pacific Aerospace 750XL.
- The NTSB is investigating the cause.
A plane carrying 11 skydivers and a pilot crashed in Butler, Missouri, on Sunday, killing all 12 individuals on board. The aircraft, a Pacific Aerospace 750XL, took off around 11:20 a.m. CT but crashed approximately 300 yards from the runway, according to Bates County emergency management. The Missouri State Highway Patrol confirmed the crash occurred near Butler Memorial Airport. Skydive Kansas City, the aircraft operator, stated that all aboard lost their lives and that they are cooperating with authorities, including the FAA and NTSB. Sheriff Chad Anderson noted that the incident appears to be an accident and that family members witnessed the crash. NTSB investigators are expected at the scene, with a final report anticipated in 12-24 months.