00:25A tragic aviation accident has
00:29been reported in the United States after a small aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff
00:34in Missouri, killing all 12 people on board, according to authorities.
00:40The incident took place on Sunday near Butler Memorial Airport in Butler, a city located
00:46about 60 miles south of Kansas City.
00:49According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the aircraft went down shortly after departure.
00:55In an official update shared on social media platform X, the agency confirmed that all
01:02occupants on board had died, stating that initial reports indicate no survivors.
01:08A spokesperson for Bates County Emergency Management later confirmed the identities of those on
01:14board, saying the victims included 11 skydivers and the pilot.
01:19We had a plane crash on the property of the airport.
01:23We are treating that as a mass casualty.
01:28We want to be very clear this is not a commercial airliner that has crashed.
01:32It's a local airplane that took off from our local airport.
01:37It's been here.
01:38It's not something that travels.
01:40It's not a commercial airline.
01:40And that's important to know.
01:42So, and you know, we just want to reassure the public that there's nothing criminal that
01:47we can see, nothing terrorism related or anything like that.
01:50Those are some of the first questions that we would have with the World Cup being in town.
01:54And we just want to make sure that the public knows that they're safe.
01:57And this for all intents and purposes appears to be an accident.
02:04The airport will be closed for an undetermined amount of time.
02:08That's up to the NTSB and the FAA, and so will the highway here.
02:13As long as they're out there, this highway will be closed.
02:18The aircraft involved has been identified by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration as
02:24a Pacific Aerospace P750.
02:28Preliminary information indicates that the crash occurred around 11.35 a.m. local time,
02:34shortly after taking off from Butler Memorial Airport.
02:39Authorities have confirmed that at the time of the crash, air traffic control services were
02:44not being provided for the flight.
02:45However, officials have not yet indicated whether this played any role in the incident.
02:51Emergency response teams were quickly dispatched to the crash site, but officials say the impact
02:57left no chance of survival for those on board.
03:00The National Transportation Safety Board, or NTSB, has now taken charge of the investigation.
03:07The agency will work alongside federal and local authorities to determine the cause of the crash.
03:14At this stage, officials have not released further details regarding what may have led to
03:19the aircraft going down.
03:21Investigators are expected to examine factors such as mechanical failure, weather conditions,
03:27and flight operations as part of the ongoing inquiry.
03:30The aircraft was reportedly carrying a group of skydivers, suggesting it was likely involved
03:36in a recreational or training flight at the time of the accident.
03:40The crash has sent shockwaves through the local community and the broader aviation sector,
03:46as authorities begin the difficult task of identifying victims and notifying families.
03:52As the investigation continues, officials have urged the public to await verified updates
03:57and avoid speculation about the cause of the crash.
04:01More details are expected in the coming days as the NTSB reviews flight data, wreckage evidence,
04:08and operational records from the aircraft.
04:11For now, what remains clear is that a routine flight ended in tragedy, claiming 12 lives in
04:18one of the most serious aviation incidents reported in the region this year.
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