US: Skydiving plane crash leaves 12 people dead in Missouri

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A skydiving plane crashed in Missouri shortly after takeoff, killing all 12 people on board, 11 passengers and the pilot. The aircraft went down during what was meant to be a recreational jump excursion. Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash. The incident marks a rare but catastrophic accident in the skydiving industry, which typically maintains strong safety records despite the inherent risks of the sport.