12 Killed in Skydiving Plane Crash Near Kansas City
A small aircraft carrying 11 skydivers and a pilot crashed shortly after takeoff near Butler Memorial Airport on Sunday morning. The plane nosedived about 300 yards from the runway and burst into flames, killing everyone on board. Local authorities, including the Bates County Sheriff’s Office and the Missouri State Highway Patrol, confirmed all 12 occupants died. Skydive Kansas City said it is cooperating with the FAA and NTSB as investigators work to determine the cause of the accident. Airport officials described the incident as a devastating loss for the skydiving community and extended their deepest sympathies to the families and friends of the victims.
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