safety
Investigators find no evidence of engine failure in fiery crash of skydiving plane that killed 12
By Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· 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 The San Antonio
The findings of the National Transportation Safety Board's preliminary report on the Missouri skydiving plane crash have implications for San Antonio 's own skydiving community. As a city with a strong presence of skydiving operators and enthusiasts, the crash raises questions about the safety protocols in place at local skydiving centers. While the NTSB report did not flag any serious safety or mechanical failures, the fact that the engine was producing power at the time of the crash suggests that other factors, such as pilot error or unforeseen circumstances, may have contributed to the accident. San Antonio residents who participate in skydiving activities may want to inquire about the safety records and protocols of local operators, as well as the experience and training of their pilots. Additionally, the lack of crashworthy voice or data recorders on the plane highlights the need for improved safety measures in the skydiving industry, which may be an area of focus for local regulators and operators in the future.
About this story
Original reporting by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) . The San Antonio surfaces reporting from trusted publishers and adds local editorial context so readers can quickly understand what a story means for their community. We attribute every source, link to the original report, and follow a documented editorial standards policy. To understand how stories are selected and reviewed, read our about page .
For the complete original report, visit KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) . Have a tip or correction? Contact our newsroom .
Category: safety ·
Published: July 3, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 4 min
Get more The San Antonio stories like this
Free weekly briefing covering safety and other local news. Curated by our editorial team. No spam.
By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy . Unsubscribe anytime.
Frequently asked about this story
What is this story about? 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...
When was this published? This article was first published on July 3, 2026 by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) and curated for The San Antonio readers.
Who reported this story? This story was reported by Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate). To learn more about how The San Antonio selects and reviews stories, see our editorial standards .
Where can I find related coverage? See more safety coverage from The San Antonio, or browse our daily briefing and topic hubs .
← Back to all news
More safety →
Today’s briefing
Subscribe to newsletter