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Twelve killed in Missouri skydiving plane crash
BBC··15 Jun
BBC reported that eleven skydivers and one pilot died after a Pacific Aerospace P750 crashed near Butler Memorial Airport in Missouri. Officials said the plane failed to gain altitude, made a sharp left turn and crashed about 200 yards from the airport.
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What It Means For You
- Adventure aviation safety depends on aircraft maintenance, weight, climb performance and operator oversight.
- Crash investigations can take time, especially when all on board are killed.
- Families and local communities need support after mass-casualty aviation accidents.
What's Happening
- A skydiving aircraft crashed after taking off in Missouri.
- Eleven skydivers and the pilot died.
- The NTSB and FAA are involved in the investigation.
Aviation Safety
- The crash happened near Butler Memorial Airport.
- The plane was a Pacific Aerospace P750.
- First responders checked whether anyone had jumped before impact.
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