A small plane carrying twelve skydivers crashed near Butler Memorial Airport south of Kansas City, Missouri, resulting in no survivors, according to local police. The victims were a team of skydivers preparing for a jump, a more extreme form of parachuting involving higher altitudes and longer freefalls. Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the crash, with police and fire crews responding to the scene in large numbers. The incident occurred at the airport itself. Details regarding the type of aircraft and specific circumstances leading to the crash have not yet been released. Investigations are ongoing to determine the factors contributing to the fatal accident. The Federal Aviation Administration has been notified and will likely participate in the investigation.