News · 15 June 2026

Skydiving plane crash kills 12 in Missouri

A plane carrying 11 skydivers and its pilot crashed in Missouri on Sunday, killing all 12 people on board. The plane, leased by a skydiving company, took off on Sunday around 11:20 local time, then crashed near Butler Memorial Airport. The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board are now investigating the cause of the crash.

By BriefTea Editorial · 15 June 2026 at 9:58

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