Investigators probe fatal Missouri skydiving plane crash. What we know

After 12 die, focus turns to safety failures uncovered in past crash investigations

All 12 aboard a Pacific Aerospace 750XL died in a Missouri skydiving crash; NTSB investigation underway as prior cases exposed maintenance and FAA oversight gaps. Systemic regulatory failures in commercial skydiving—weak inspections, inadequate maintenance standards—remain unaddressed despite repeated NTSB safety recommendations.