Missouri community mourns death of 11 skydivers in plane crash: ‘It shocked everybody’
Summary
A plane crashed near Kansas City, Missouri, killing all 12 people on board, including 11 skydivers and the pilot. The crash happened as the plane was taking off, and an investigation is ongoing to find out the cause.Key Facts
- The crash occurred around noon on Sunday in Butler, Missouri, just south of Kansas City.
- The plane was supporting Skydive Kansas City operations and had 11 skydivers plus one pilot onboard.
- All 12 people died in the crash.
- Among the skydivers were nine experienced jumpers and two tandem jumpers (people jumping with instructors).
- The plane took off, then turned and nosedived about 300 yards from the runway.
- Authorities involved in the investigation include local officials, the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration), and the NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board).
- The investigation will look at radar data, weather, maintenance, and the pilot’s medical records.
- The skydiving community is deeply saddened and shocked by the loss.
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