Plane Crash in Missouri Claims 12 Lives

A plane crashed in rural Missouri on Sunday morning, resulting in the deaths of 11 skydivers and a pilot, according to local police. The crash occurred before 11:30 a.m. as a private plane departing from Butler Memorial Airport reportedly turned around for unknown reasons before going down near Business 49 Highway. Butler is located approximately 65 miles south of Kansas City, Missouri. The Missouri State Highway Police confirmed via social media that all 12 occupants of the plane have perished. The type of aircraft involved and the cause of the crash remain unclear. Video circulating on social media appears to show the aftermath of the incident.