A plane carrying eleven skydivers and one pilot crashed near Butler, Missouri, on Saturday, resulting in twelve fatalities, according to local authorities. The aircraft went down in a field close to the Butler Municipal Airport, though the exact cause of the crash remains under investigation. Emergency services responded to the scene and confirmed there were no survivors. Initial reports indicate the plane was involved in a skydiving operation at the time of the incident. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have been notified and are expected to launch a full investigation. Local officials have expressed condolences to the families of the victims and are cooperating with federal investigators.