A teacher, a cancer survivor and a new dad: victims of Missouri skydiving plane crash identified
Summary
A small plane in Missouri crashed shortly after takeoff, killing all 12 people aboard, including experienced skydivers and the pilot. Victims included a high school music teacher, a cancer survivor, and a new father. Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash.Key Facts
- The crash happened near Butler, Missouri, right after the plane took off.
- The plane was a Pacific Aerospace P750XL carrying 9 experienced skydivers, 2 tandem jumpers, and 1 pilot.
- All 12 passengers died in the crash.
- Victims included Dave Hershberger, a high school music teacher, and Matthew Swope, a cancer survivor and expert skydiver.
- One victim was a new father with two baby boys.
- Some of the victims were about to become skydiving instructors.
- Jen Sharp was the director of technology for the US Parachute Association.
- The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the crash, with a full report expected by 2027.
- The NTSB noted that weak safety oversight in the skydiving industry can sometimes lead to problems with aircraft maintenance.
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