NTSB finds no major safety failures in Missouri crash

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An NTSB preliminary report found no serious safety failures before a deadly Missouri skydiving plane crash.

WHO: National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)

WHAT: Released a preliminary report finding no serious safety failures contributing to the crash and noting the engine appeared to be producing power at impact

WHEN: Jul 3, 2026 at 3:33 PM ET

WHERE: Missouri

WHY: Investigators found no pre-crash mechanical malfunctions or engine failures that would have hindered normal operation, and the engine appeared to be producing power at impact

How this story developed (showing 2 of 2 earlier reports)

NTSB finds no obvious reason for Butler skydiving crash · Jul 6, 2026 at 10:07 AM ET
NTSB finds no obvious cause in Butler skydiving crash · Jul 3, 2026 at 11:08 PM ET

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