12 Killed in Deadly Skydiving Plane Crash in Missouri, Officials Say
A tragic plane crash during a skydiving outing in Missouri has resulted in the deaths of 12 people, making it one of the deadliest US skydiving incidents in decades.
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A tragic skydiving plane crash in Missouri on Sunday, June 14, 2026, resulted in the deaths of all 12 individuals on board. The incident, involving a pilot and 11 passengers on a skydiving outing, occurred shortly after takeoff from Butler Memorial Airport. The aircraft, operated by Skydive Kansas City, crashed in a field and was quickly engulfed in flames.
The devastating event was reportedly witnessed by some family members of the occupants who were on the ground. Authorities, including the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), are actively investigating the cause of the accident, which is being treated as an apparent accident. Early reports suggest the plane may have experienced a loss of power shortly after departure.
What each outlet emphasizes
- CNN: reports 12 killed, calling it one of the deadliest US skydiving incidents in decades.
- BBC: states 11 skydivers and pilot killed, noting the plane failed to gain altitude after takeoff.
- AJ: confirms twelve killed in plane crash in US state of Missouri.
- AP: reports 12 dead in crash of plane on skydiving outing in Missouri.
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