A small aircraft carrying skydivers crashes shortly after takeoff near Butler Memorial Airport in Butler, Missouri, killing everyone on board, according to multiple reports. The crash occurs on Sunday around midday, with local coverage and emergency responders placing the event after the plane leaves the runway and fails to gain altitude. BBC News and other outlets report that 11 skydivers and the pilot die in the accident, bringing the total to 12 people. The Missouri State Highway Patrol and other local authorities are cited as saying all 12 aboard are presumed dead. The aircraft is associated with skydiving operations for Skydive Kansas City, and the company statement reported by The Guardian indicates the plane was preparing for operations when the crash happened. A local highway patrol spokesperson and local emergency responders are cited across coverage, and media describe a community in shock as details emerge. Authorities have not reported publicly on the cause of the crash in the provided sources.