12 dead in crash of plane on skydiving outing in Missouri, authorities say
Summary
A small plane carrying a pilot and 11 passengers crashed near Butler Memorial Airport in Missouri while on a skydiving trip, killing everyone on board. Emergency teams responded quickly, and federal agencies are investigating the cause of the crash.Key Facts
- The crash happened near Butler, Missouri, a town about 65 miles south of Kansas City.
- The plane was operated by Skydive Kansas City and was taking people up to skydive.
- All 12 people on board—the pilot and 11 passengers—died in the accident.
- The crash occurred around 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, and the plane caught fire on impact.
- Emergency responders extinguished the fire shortly after the crash.
- The plane was a Pacific Aerospace 750XL, a single-engine turboprop used often for skydiving.
- The aircraft was manufactured in 2010 and can carry up to 17 skydivers.
- The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are investigating the crash.
- Aviation experts noted that skydiving planes follow fewer maintenance rules than commercial planes, which has contributed to past accidents.
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