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Investigators find no evidence of engine failure in fiery crash of skydiving plane that killed 12
By Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· July 3, 2026
· 4 min read
Federal safety investigators said in a new preliminary report that they found no indication that engine failure caused the fiery crash of a plane on a skydiving outing last month in Missouri that killed all 12 people aboard, including several very experienced jumpers.The report issued Thursday by...
Key takeaway “I was surprised that they had determined that the engine was producing power,” said Jeff Guzzetti, president of Guzzetti Aviation Risk Discovery, an aviation safety consultancy.
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
The preliminary report on the Missouri skydiving plane crash that killed 12 people, including experienced jumpers, raises questions about the safety of adventure sports in our region. While the crash occurred outside of Terrell Hills , it has implications for local skydiving operators and enthusiasts. The fact that the engine was producing power at the time of the crash and no mechanical malfunctions were found suggests that other factors may have contributed to the accident. As the National Transportation Safety Board continues its investigation, local skydiving businesses and regulators should take note of the findings and review their own safety protocols to ensure that similar tragedies do not occur in our area. The lack of crashworthy voice or data recorders on the plane also highlights the need for improved safety equipment and regulations in the skydiving industry, which may have relevance for local operators and authorities.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 3, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
Reading time: 4 min
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