A plane crash near Butler Memorial Airport in Missouri kills 12 people, the Missouri State Highway Patrol says. Multiple outlets report that the crash occurs on Sunday in the Butler area and that the emergency response involves state and local authorities responding at the scene. The Highway Patrol’s statements, including a public post shared with media, characterize the incident as a fatal crash with all occupants reported dead. Sources also say the crash prompts an ongoing investigation by authorities, with local law enforcement coordinating response efforts while information is gathered about the circumstances of the crash. While details such as aircraft type, cause, and exact location beyond the proximity to the airport are not provided in the reports summarized here, all accounts converge on the confirmed death toll of 12 and the location near Butler Memorial Airport in Missouri. The Missouri State Highway Patrol is cited as the primary source for the information, including the timing of the crash and the reported fatalities.