Some of the skydivers killed in Missouri plane crash were experienced jumpers
Summary
A plane carrying a pilot and 11 skydivers crashed shortly after takeoff from Butler Memorial Airport in Missouri, killing everyone on board. Some of the skydivers were experienced and shared close bonds as part of their skydiving community. The cause of the crash is still under investigation, but weather conditions were not thought to be a factor.Key Facts
- The crash happened on Sunday near Butler Memorial Airport in Missouri.
- All 12 people on the plane died, including the pilot and 11 passengers.
- Several victims were experienced skydivers who regularly jumped together.
- Witnesses saw the plane make a sharp left turn about 100 feet above ground before crashing.
- The plane appeared to lose power and stalled while the pilot tried to reach a highway to land.
- The plane was a Pacific Aerospace 750XL, a single-engine plane commonly used in skydiving.
- The aircraft was operated by Skydive Kansas City and was built in 2010.
- The National Transportation Safety Board will release a final crash report in a year or more.
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