11 skydivers and pilot killed in plane crash
Summary
A plane carrying 11 skydivers and one pilot crashed near Butler Memorial Airport in Missouri, killing everyone on board. The plane failed to gain height after takeoff and crashed shortly after, and an investigation is underway.Key Facts
- The crash occurred in Missouri near Butler Memorial Airport.
- There were 12 people on board: 11 skydivers and 1 pilot.
- The plane took off at about 11:20 a.m. local time on Sunday.
- The aircraft made a sharp left turn and crashed about 200 yards from the airport.
- All 12 passengers died in the crash.
- The plane was a Pacific Aerospace P750 leased by a skydiving company.
- The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed the crash and said no air traffic services were active at the time.
- The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is leading the investigation.
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