Butler Memorial Airport

Butler Memorial Airport is a small airport located in Butler, Missouri, south of Kansas City in Bates County. The airport has recently gained notoriety due to a tragic plane crash that occurred nearby on a Sunday. The aircraft, which had departed from Butler Memorial Airport shortly before 11:30 am, was carrying a pilot and 11 passengers, all of whom were reportedly skydivers. The plane turned back shortly after takeoff before crashing. All 12 occupants of the plane were killed in the incident. Authorities, including the Butler Police Department, Bates County Sheriff’s Office, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol, responded to the scene to assist with the investigation. The crash has made Butler Memorial Airport a focal point in recent news reports concerning aviation safety and tragic accidents.