Skydivers on plane that crashed in Missouri "didn't have time to jump," witness says - CBS News
A private plane operated by Skydive Kansas City crashed shortly after takeoff in Missouri, resulting in the deaths of 11 skydivers and the pilot. Witnesses reported the plane descended rapidly and caught fire upon impact, leaving no time for the passengers to deploy parachutes.
Why it matters
The incident has prompted an NTSB investigation into the mechanical condition of the aircraft and the regulatory oversight of small-scale parachute operations.
A witness to the deadly plane crash that killed 11 skydivers and the pilot over the weekend said "the plane just completely like shattered with the ground" upon impact.
The report relies on eyewitness accounts and official statements from the NTSB and local authorities without editorializing.
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