Skydiving Plane Goes Down After Takeoff, 12 D*ad

Skydiving Plane Goes Down After Takeoff, 12 D*ad A skydiving flight in Missouri ended in tragedy after a plane crashed shortly after takeoff near Butler Memorial Airport, kil*ing all 12 people on board. Authorities said the aircraft went down close to the runway after leaving the airport late Sunday morning, prompting a major emergency response from local law enforcement, the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the FAA, and the NTSB. The aircraft was operated by Skydive Kansas City and has been identified as a Pacific Aerospace 750XL, a model commonly used for skydiving operations. Officials said the victims included the pilot and 11 people taking part in the skydiving outing. At this stage, investigators have not confirmed the exact cause of the crash. The NTSB and FAA are expected to examine the aircraft, maintenance records, witness accounts, and other evidence before issuing a final determination. That process could take months or even longer. #MissouriPlaneCrash #PlaneCrash #SkydivingAccident #SkydiveKansasCity #ButlerMissouri #NTSB #FAA #BreakingNews #AviationNews #Missouri