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12 killed in skydiving plane crash near Butler Memorial Airport [View all]
Source: KCTV 5 Kansas City, Missouri
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Twelve people are dead after a plane crashed near the Butler Memorial Airport, authorities have confirmed to KCTV5.
The crash occurred around 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 14, in the area of Business 49 Highway.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol says it is on scene, assisting the Bates County Sheriff’s Office and Butler Police Department.
All 12 people on board were killed, according to law enforcement officials. Authorities have not yet released the identities of the victims or details about the aircraft.
Read more: https://www.kctv5.com/2026/06/14/breaking-12-killed-plane-crash-near-butler-memorial-airport/
So sad. This is about 60+ miles south of Kansas City, MO.
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