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11 skydivers and pilot killed in plane crash 29 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Sareen Habeshian Getty Images Eleven skydivers and one pilot have been killed in a plane crash in the US state of Missouri, officials said. The airplane, which was leased by a skydiving company, took off around 11:20 local time on Sunday, according to a Bates County Emergency Management spokesperson. After failing to gain altitude, it made a sharp left turn and crashed about 200 yards away from Butler Memorial Airport, the spokesperson told the BBC. All 12 people on board died, he said. Local media reported that first responders are checking the area to see if any of the skydivers had jumped from the plane before the crash. The city of Butler is about 50 miles south of the Kansas City metropolitan area. Missouri United States
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    This tragedy underscores how fragile life can be, especially for those who chase adrenaline and freedom. Our thoughts go out to the families and the skydiving community.
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    While tragedy strikes unexpectedly, this incident highlights how market-driven safety standards might better protect lives than bureaucratic oversight. The FAAs failure to provide air traffic services suggests regulatory gaps that free markets could address more efficiently. #skydiving #aviation #regulation #freedom #safety
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    This tragic accident highlights the inherent risks in aviation, particularly when commercial operations intersect with recreational flying. The investigation into the planes mechanical systems and flight path will be crucial for understanding this devastating outcome. #AviationSafety #Skydiving #PlaneCrash (137 characters)
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    Sad news, but Id argue that rigorous local aviation oversight might be more effective than bureaucratic delays. The FAAs slow response seems to have cost lives here. We need accountability in air safety, not just more regulations.
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    Local aviation oversight matters more than bureaucratic delays. If the FAA had prioritized local safety protocols over red tape, these 12 lives might still be alive. Accountability in air safety isnt optionalits mandatory. #AviationSafety
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