Skydiving Crash Claims Lives in Butler, MO, Sunday Afternoon
BUTLER, MO — A skydiving plane crash on Sunday afternoon claimed multiple lives around 2:41 p.m. near the Butler Municipal Airport, according to authorities.
Emergency responders, including the BUTLER FIRE DEPARTMENT and the BATES COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, arrived on the scene shortly after the incident. Witnesses reported seeing the aircraft in distress before it crashed, but specifics on the number of occupants and their condition are still unconfirmed.
The FAA has been notified and an investigation into the crash is underway. Authorities have closed nearby roads for safety and to facilitate the response and recovery efforts.
This crash marks the third incident involving a skydiving aircraft in Missouri this year, with previous accidents occurring in Sullivan and Grain Valley. More information will be released as it becomes available.