Private US skydiving governing body based in Fredericksburg, VA
A Pacific Aerospace P750XL has crashed shortly after takeoff from Butler Memorial Airport, Missouri, on Sunday, June 14, killing the pilot and 11 passengers. Emergency crews have extinguished a post‑crash fire and the NTSB and FAA have opened an investigation. Officials say weather does not appear to be a factor.
A skydiving plane crash near Butler Memorial Airport has killed 12 people. The NTSB is investigating and has cautioned that a final report will take a year or longer. Past crashes have highlighted maintenance issues and regulatory gaps in the skydiving sector. The industry points to a long-term decline in fatalities.
The National Transportation Safety Board has released a preliminary report on the June 14 skydiving crash near Butler Memorial Airport. Investigators say there were no pre-crash mechanical malfunctions or engine failures and the aircraft met weight and balance limits. GoPro footage is being reviewed as part of the ongoing investigation.