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US: Skydiving plane crash leaves 12 people dead in Missouri

A plane on a skydiving excursion crashed in Missouri, leaving 11 passengers and one pilot dead. The incident occurred shortly after the plane became airborne. Grouped from 4 articles across 4 sources.

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DWJun 15, 2026, 2:45 AM

US: Skydiving plane crash leaves 12 people dead in Missouri

A plane on a skydiving excursion crashed in Missouri, leaving 11 passengers and one pilot dead. The incident occurred shortly after the plane became airborne.

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The Globe and MailJun 14, 2026, 11:03 PM

Pilot and 11 passengers killed in Missouri skydiving plane crash, authorities say

The crash will be investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board, sheriff says

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The GuardianJun 14, 2026, 7:15 PM

Pilot and 11 skydiving passengers killed in private plane crash in Missouri

Crash reportedly occurred shortly after departure from Butler Memorial airport on Sunday morning Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Twelve people were killed in a plane crash near Butler, Missouri , on Sunday. According to Bates county emergency management, a private plane that had departed Butler Memorial airport shortly before 11.30am turned back before crashing near Business 49 Highway, Fox 4 reported. Continue reading...

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Al JazeeraJun 14, 2026, 7:29 PM

Twelve killed in plane crash in US state of Missouri

Plane crashes near Butler Memorial Airport near Kansas City, with authorities reporting skydivers on board.

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