Missouri Skydiving Plane Crash Kills 12
A skydiving plane operated by Skydive Kansas City crashed shortly after takeoff near Butler Memorial Airport in Missouri, killing all 12 people on board. The aircraft was unable to gain altitude and made a sharp left turn before impacting the ground. Authorities believe the incident was an accident and are investigating the cause of the crash, with assistance from the NTSB and FAA. The scene was described as a “mass casualty” event, and the recovery and identification of victims will commence once federal investigators complete their initial review.
John Q. Hosedrinker