All 12 occupants dead in Missouri plane crash, state highway patrol says
Federal investigators are examining why the skydiving plane lost altitude after takeoff as families watched from the ground.
- Twelve people died in a fatal plane crash near Butler Memorial Airport in Bates County, Missouri, on Sunday, authorities confirmed.
- A pilot and 11 passengers were on board the aircraft when it crashed; all 12 occupants perished in the incident.
- Multiple agencies responded to the scene, including the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Butler Police Department, and Bates County Sheriff assisting with recovery efforts.
- Officials closed the area near Butler Municipal Airport for an undetermined time as the crash site investigation continues along Business 49 Highway.
- Authorities have not yet released victim identities or aircraft details as the investigation remains ongoing; this is a developing story.
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