'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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