NTSB preliminary report finds no engine failure in Missouri skydiving plane crash that killed 12.
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NTSB preliminary report finds no engine failure in Missouri skydiving plane crash that killed 12.

A preliminary NTSB report found no indication of engine failure or precrash mechanical malfunctions in the June 14 crash of a Pacific Aerospace 750XL skydiving plane in Missouri that killed all 12 people aboard. The engine appeared to be producing power at impact, and investigators found no issues with fuel, weight balance, weather, or pilot qualifications.

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Investigators find no evidence of engine failure in fiery crash of skydiving plane that killed 12
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Investigators reveal shocking twist in fiery Missouri skydiving plane crash that killed 12 people
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WTWashington TimesRIGHT70d ago

“Investigators find no evidence of engine failure in fiery crash of skydiving plane that killed 12”

NYPNY PostRIGHT70d ago

“Investigators reveal shocking twist in fiery Missouri skydiving plane crash that killed 12 people”

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The engine appeared to be producing power at the time of the crash.
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Event #12304 · analyzed at 2026-07-05T04:02 UTC · last updated 69d ago