12 People Killed in P750 Skydiving Plane Crash Near Butler Memorial Airport
BUTLER, Pennsylvania — A P750 skydiving plane crashed Saturday afternoon near Butler Memorial Airport, resulting in 12 confirmed fatalities.
The incident occurred at approximately 2:41 p.m. while the aircraft was preparing for takeoff, according to local authorities. Witnesses reported seeing the plane lose altitude before going down in a field adjacent to the airport.
Emergency responders from multiple agencies, including the Butler County Emergency Services and local fire departments, were dispatched to the scene. Authorities confirmed that no survivors were found among the wreckage.
Investigators from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are on site to determine the cause of the crash. The area has been secured for the investigation, and access is limited as teams assess the site.
Additional information on the victims has not yet been released pending notification of next of kin. The airport has been temporarily closed and will remain so as investigations continue and recovery efforts are completed.
Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.