A skydiving plane crashed in Missouri, killing all on board. The incident occurred near Butler Memorial Airport.
Key facts
- •12 people were killed in the plane crash
- •The crash occurred near Butler Memorial Airport in Missouri
- •The plane was a single-engine Pacific Aerospace P750
- •The pilot was among those killed
- •The NTSB is leading the investigation
- •A final report on the cause of the crash is expected in 12 to 24 months
A private plane carrying skydivers crashed in Missouri on Sunday, killing all 12 people on board. The crash occurred near Butler Memorial Airport, about 60 miles south of Kansas City, shortly after the plane took off.
Crash Details
The aircraft, a single-engine Pacific Aerospace P750 operated by Skydive Kansas City, did not appear to gain altitude and was seen making a sharp left turn before it came down about 300 yards from the runway, near a highway. The pilot was among those killed. First responders searched the flight path but found no evidence of anyone trying to jump from the plane as it began to nosedive.
Investigation
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is leading the investigation. Investigators were expected to arrive at the scene on Monday. A final report on the cause of the crash is expected to be published in 12 to 24 months. Bates County Sheriff Chad Anderson said the crash appears to be an accident.
Timeline
- Sunday, around 11:20 a.m. CTThe plane took off from Butler Memorial Airport
- Sunday, around 11:30 a.m. CSTThe plane crashed, according to the sheriff's report
- MondayNTSB investigators were expected to arrive at the scene
This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Deutsche Welle, The Hill.
