All 12 occupants dead in Missouri plane crash, state highway patrol says
The Missouri State Highway Patrol said the aircraft carried 12 people, and all were killed as agencies investigated the crash.
- Twelve people died in a fatal plane crash near Butler Memorial Airport in Bates County, Missouri, on Sunday, authorities confirmed.
- A pilot and 11 passengers were on board the aircraft when it crashed; all 12 occupants perished in the incident.
- Multiple agencies responded to the scene, including the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Butler Police Department, and Bates County Sheriff assisting with recovery efforts.
- Officials closed the area near Butler Municipal Airport for an undetermined time as the crash site investigation continues along Business 49 Highway.
- Authorities have not yet released victim identities or aircraft details as the investigation remains ongoing; this is a developing story.
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The National Transportation Safety Board said it was gathering information on the possible causes of the accident in Butler city.
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