A horror plane crash in Missouri, USA, is believed to have killed all 12 passengers. The incident took place near the Butler Memorial Airport, CNN reports.

The incident took place near the Butler Memorial Airport, CNN reports. Emergency services are at the scene. Butler is about 65 miles south of Kansas City, Missouri.

US authorities have confirmed that all 12 people on board died in the crash. Investigators are now working to determine what caused the deadly crash. Emergency crews are still at the scene.

A statement from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), quoted by Fox 4, said: “This information is preliminary and subject to change. A Pacific Aerospace P750 crashed while departing from Butler Memorial Airport in Missouri around 11.35 am local time on Sunday, June 14. Air traffic services were not being provided at the time. Twelve people were on board. The FAA and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will investigate. The NTSB will lead the investigation.”

Butler Airport serves around 30 aircraft, all privately owned, including crop dusting companies and sky dive operators.

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