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NTSB investigating weight, balance and engine questions in Missouri skydiving plane crash
Federal investigators are examining what caused a skydiving plane to crash shortly after takeoff in Butler, Missouri, killing all 12 people on board. The NTSB says weight, balance and possible engine issues will be investigated.
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What happenedNTSB investigating weight, balance and engine questions in Missouri skydiving plane crash.
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