A small aircraft carrying skydivers crashed shortly after takeoff on Sunday near Butler, Missouri, resulting in the deaths of all twelve individuals on board. The victims included eleven skydivers and one pilot. The incident occurred just outside Butler Memorial Airport, which is located approximately 60 to 65 miles south of Kansas City.
According to CBS News, the plane went down moments after departing from the airport. The outlet reported that all 11 skydivers and their pilot died in the crash. GB News described the event as a "mass casualty" incident, noting that the crash occurred in front of family members who were present at the location. Both sources confirmed the total number of fatalities was twelve.
NDTV provided additional context regarding the investigation into the accident. The outlet stated that a final report detailing the probable cause of the crash is expected to be released within 12 to 24 months. No further details regarding the specific circumstances of the flight or the identities of the victims were provided in the available source material.
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