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No indications of engine problems in deadly Missouri skydiving crash last month, NTSB says
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 2, 2026
· 2 min read
By Alexandra Skores, CNN
Washington (CNN) — There were “no indications” of any mechanical malfunctions or failures of the engine on a skydiving plane that crashed last month in Missouri, according to a National Transportation Safety Board preliminary report released on Thursday.
On June 14, j...
Key takeaway On June 14, just after takeoff at Butler Memorial Airport in Missouri, the Pacific Aerospace P750 crashed with 12 people on board, including the pilot.
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Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
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What is this story about? By Alexandra Skores, CNN
Washington (CNN) — There were “no indications” of any mechanical malfunctions or failures of the engine on a skydiving plane that crashed last month in Missouri, according to a National Transportation Safety Board preliminary report released on Thursday.
On June 14, j...
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