Dead in crash of plane on skydiving outing in Missouri, authorities say

A skydiving expedition ended in tragedy when a plane crashed and caught fire Sunday near Butler Memorial Airport in Missouri, killing the pilot and 11 passengers. The Missouri State Highway Patrol said troopers were at the scene, assisting the Butler Police Department and Bates County Sheriff’s Office. Butler is a small town of about 4,300 people located roughly 65 miles south of Kansas City. The crash involved a flight carrying people planning a sunny afternoon of skydiving, and responders from multiple agencies coordinated at the scene as the incident unfolded.