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TODAY June 15, 2026

12 Killed in Plane Crash in Missouri: Aviation Community Shaken

The tragic plane crash in Missouri has sent shockwaves through the aviation community, with 12 lives lost in the disaster.

The Pacific Aerospace P-750, a private plane, was carrying 11 skydivers and their pilot when it crashed just moments after takeoff from Butler Memorial Airport.

According to eyewitness accounts, the plane struggled to gain altitude before making a sharp left turn, which may have been an attempt by the pilot to make an emergency landing on a nearby highway.

Aviation experts believe that the NTSB investigators will focus on several key details, including the plane's loading, maintenance history, and engine performance during takeoff, as well as the pilot's experience and training.

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