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The twin turboprop was flying from Butler to New Century, according to FlightAware.
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Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 22 June 2026
Nicknamed the Flying Suburban, the single-engine turboprop is popular for both corporate and cargo missions, thanks to its generous, configurable interior and short-field landing capabilities (including grass runways).
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 18 June 2026
Plane made multiple flights over the weekend The Pacific Aerospace 750XL — a single engine turboprop plane — is a popular model in skydiving because it’s designed for the sport and can quickly take parachutists to jumping altitudes while using short runways.
—John Seewer, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
The aircraft — identified by the FAA as a Pacific Aerospace P750, a single-engine turboprop plane — was operated by Skydive Kansas City, the outlets reported.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
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Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 22 June 2026
Nicknamed the Flying Suburban, the single-engine turboprop is popular for both corporate and cargo missions, thanks to its generous, configurable interior and short-field landing capabilities (including grass runways).
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 18 June 2026
Plane made multiple flights over the weekend The Pacific Aerospace 750XL — a single engine turboprop plane — is a popular model in skydiving because it’s designed for the sport and can quickly take parachutists to jumping altitudes while using short runways.
—John Seewer, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
The aircraft — identified by the FAA as a Pacific Aerospace P750, a single-engine turboprop plane — was operated by Skydive Kansas City, the outlets reported.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
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“Turboprop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turboprop. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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turboprop
noun
tur·bo·prop
ˈtər-bō-ˌpräp 
: an airplane powered by turboprop engines
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