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chowder66

(12,633 posts)
Sun Jun 14, 2026, 02:23 PM Yesterday

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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Ugh. milestogo Yesterday #1
Wow. chowder66 Yesterday #2
I got nothing. So sad for sure. twodogsbarking Yesterday #3
Butler, Mo.? czarjak 23 hrs ago #4
Yes. Butler, Mo. It's called Electric City because it was the first city west of the Mississippi to get electricity. chowder66 23 hrs ago #5
Civil War: Battle of Island Mound (aka "Battle of Fort Toothman") chowder66 22 hrs ago #6
Thought it was something obscure like that. czarjak 22 hrs ago #7
Woah! : ( Strength to all affected! electric_blue68 22 hrs ago #8
Sad news. Aussie105 18 hrs ago #9
Being risky or dangerous is what makes it exciting. LisaL 17 hrs ago #13
Sure! Aussie105 17 hrs ago #15
What A Weird Thing ProfessorGAC 18 hrs ago #10
From the OP link... FakeNoose 18 hrs ago #11
Yeah, I Saw That ProfessorGAC 18 hrs ago #12
The danger zone in sky diving: Aussie105 17 hrs ago #16
One of the reason "commercial pilot" (non airline) is near the top of the list for dangerous jobs. Hassin Bin Sober 14 hrs ago #21
Right! ProfessorGAC 8 hrs ago #23
Imagine the terror each of them felt. Very sad. oasis 17 hrs ago #14
Back around 1975 or so, I... GReedDiamond 16 hrs ago #17
That's crazy!! And hello neighbor! chowder66 16 hrs ago #18
Yeah, Cass (his name I forgot to mention)... GReedDiamond 16 hrs ago #19
Druids. Lol. chowder66 15 hrs ago #20
This message was self-deleted by its author GReedDiamond 14 hrs ago #22
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