Tragic reports are speaking about the death of 12 people who passed away in a terrifying plane crash yesteryda in Butler, Missouri.
This includes 11 skydivers and one pilot who were all killed after the plane went down. Loved ones watched from the ground and referred to it as the most devastating aviation accident to occur, where the plane crashed shortly after takeoff. The flight was reportedly operated by Skydive Kansas City in support of skydiving operations.
The single-engine turboprop Pacific Aerospace 750XL aircraft departed the airport at about 11:30 am local time. As per local emergency officials, the plane struggled to climb and was unable to get more than 100 feet off the ground. The pilot made a sharp turn towards the left and tried to make it back to the runway or over to a nearby highway for an emergency landing.
The plane stalled and nose dived into a giant field about 200 to 300 yards from the runway and suddenly burst into flames. Several family members were seen at the drop zone, where they witnessed the horrific crash unfold from the ground. Despite authorities quickly dispatching emergency services, no survivors were reported.