Cancer survivor, music teacher and grandpa of six ID’d as victims of skydiving plane crash that killed 12

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A skydiving plane carrying 11 jumpers and a pilot crashed near Osage Beach, Missouri, killing all 12 aboard when the aircraft made a sudden turn midair and plummeted into a field. Among the identified victims were a cancer survivor, a music teacher, and a grandfather of six, individuals whose lives and relationships are being mourned by their families. The crash occurred around 11:30 a.m. local time near Business 49 Highway. Authorities have not yet disclosed what caused the private aircraft to turn suddenly, leaving investigators to piece together the final moments of the flight.