Skydivers on plane that crashed "didn't have time to jump," witness says
Summary
A private plane carrying 11 skydivers and the pilot crashed shortly after taking off from Butler Memorial Airport in Missouri, killing everyone on board. Witnesses said the plane hit the ground at a low height and speed that made it impossible for the skydivers to safely jump out before the crash.Key Facts
- The crash happened on Sunday near Butler Memorial Airport in Butler, Missouri.
- All 12 people on the plane, including 11 skydivers and the pilot, died in the crash.
- A witness described the plane hitting the ground fast and nearly straight down, causing an explosion and fire.
- The skydivers could not jump because the plane was too low and there was no time to deploy parachutes.
- The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the crash, focusing on the plane’s mechanical condition and the pilot’s training.
- The airport does not have a control tower to communicate with pilots during takeoff.
- The FAA’s supervision of small parachute operations, like this one by Skydive Kansas City, is limited.
- Skydive Kansas City expressed deep sympathy for the victims’ families and is cooperating with investigators.
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