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'They didn't have time to jump' -   Witnesses recall skydiving plane crash

'They didn't have time to jump' - Witnesses recall skydiving plane crash

Summary

A small plane carrying 11 skydivers and a pilot crashed near Butler, Missouri, killing everyone on board. The crash happened around 11:20 a.m. local time as the plane spun out of control shortly after takeoff.

Key Facts

  • The plane involved was a Pacific Aerospace P750.
  • There were 11 passengers, all skydivers, and one pilot on board.
  • The crash site is near Butler, Missouri.
  • Witnesses said the plane was very low and hit the ground too quickly for anyone to safely jump with parachutes.
  • All people on board died in the crash.
  • The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are investigating the crash.
  • The plane was not in contact with air traffic control because of the airspace rules for that flight.
  • The local sheriff called it a "mass casualty" event.
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