A plane crashed in rural Missouri on Sunday morning, resulting in the deaths of 11 skydivers and a pilot, according to police reports. 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 via social media that all 12 occupants of the aircraft perished in the crash. Family members of some victims reportedly witnessed the incident, and clergy and volunteers were present to support relatives at the scene. The National Transportation Safety Board is currently investigating the cause of the crash.
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Plane Crash in Missouri Results in 12 Fatalities
A plane crash in rural Missouri on Sunday morning resulted in the deaths of 12 individuals, including 11 skydivers and a pilot. The crash occurred shortly after takeoff from Butler Memorial Airport, and the National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the incident.
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