A plane carrying a pilot and eleven skydivers crashed and subsequently caught fire in a field near Butler Memorial Airport in Missouri on Saturday. All twelve individuals aboard the aircraft were killed in the incident. Authorities have not yet determined the cause of the crash, and an investigation is underway. The aircraft was reportedly en route for a skydiving excursion when it went down. Local emergency services responded to the scene, but the fire was too intense to allow for immediate rescue attempts. This incident marks a significant loss for the skydiving community and has prompted an outpouring of grief. Further details are expected as the investigation progresses.