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NTSB Investigates Fatal Skydiving Plane Crash in Missouri; Two Dead, Three Survive

A single-engine Cessna 206 aircraft operating a skydiving flight has crashed near the Butler Memorial Airport in Missouri. The incident resulted in the deaths of the pilot and one skydiver. Three other skydivers who were on board managed to jump from the plane before it crashed and survived. Reports indicate the survivors exited the aircraft at an altitude of approximately 4,000 feet after the plane experienced engine trouble. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are leading the investigation into the cause of the fatal crash.

Official Source: https://www.kmbc.com/article/ntsb-investigation-butler-missouri-fatal-skydiving-plane-crash/71591351