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Pilot and 11 skydiving passengers killed in Missouri plane crash

Pilot and 11 skydiving passengers killed in Missouri plane crash

Summary

A private plane crashed near Butler, Missouri, killing all 12 people on board, including the pilot and 11 skydivers. The crash happened shortly after the plane took off from Butler Memorial Airport and turned back before going down near a highway.

Key Facts

  • The crash occurred near Butler, Missouri, on Sunday morning.
  • The plane took off from Butler Memorial Airport around 11:30 a.m. and turned back before crashing.
  • There were 12 people on board: one pilot and 11 skydivers.
  • Multiple agencies responded, including local police, county sheriff’s office, state highway patrol, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).
  • Videos online show the damaged plane with white smoke coming from it in a grassy area.
  • The Missouri state highway patrol confirmed that all 12 on board died in the crash.
  • Officials are still investigating, and further updates are expected.
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