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11 skydivers, one pilot killed in Missouri plane crash near airport

Authorities say at least 12 people were killed after an aircraft crashed near Butler Memorial Airport in Missouri, prompting a multi-agency investigation.

Published June 14, 2026, 6:27 PM
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11 skydivers, one pilot killed in Missouri plane crash near airport

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Authorities announced Sunday that at least 12 people were killed in a plane crash in Missouri.

Sources told Fox 4 Kansas City that 11 of the victims were skydivers and the 12th was the pilot.

The crash happened near Butler Memorial Airport, about 65 miles south of Kansas City, according to a statement from the Missouri State Highway Patrol on X.

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A Missouri Highway Patrol Trooper walks down a highway on Aug. 10, 2015. (Michael B. Thomas/AFP via Getty Images)

Troopers, along with officers from the Butler Police Department and deputies from the Bates County Sheriff's Office, responded to the scene and are assisting with the crash investigation.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

Bonny Chu is a Breaking and Trending News Writer for Fox News Digital

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