Plane Crash in Missouri Kills 12, Including 11 Skydivers

A plane crashed in rural Missouri on Sunday morning, resulting in the deaths of 11 skydivers and one pilot, according to local police. The incident occurred at approximately 11:35 a.m. when a Pacific Aerospace P750 aircraft crashed shortly after taking off from Butler Memorial Airport, located about 65 miles south of Kansas City, Missouri. The Missouri State Highway Police confirmed that all 12 occupants of the plane have died. Family members of some victims reportedly witnessed the crash, as stated by Bates County Sheriff Chad Anderson. Clergy and volunteers were present to support relatives at the scene while authorities worked on identifying the victims. The cause of the crash is currently under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board.