A plane supporting Skydive Kansas City crashed shortly after takeoff in Butler, Missouri, killing 11 skydivers and the pilot. Federal investigators are examining the aircraft, records, weather and other factors to determine the cause.
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A U.S.-registered executive jet crashed in flames during an emergency landing attempt in La Romana, killing the pilot and co-pilot. Former MLB catcher Yadier Molina said the aircraft was headed to Texas to pick up him, his family and friends.
Two Navy fighter jets collided midair during Idaho's Gunfighter Skies Air Show, forcing cancellation of the event's second day. All four aircrew ejected safely and are under medical evaluation.