By Crash News Writer 
Sanford, NC (July 9, 2025) — A tight-knit North Carolina farming community is mourning the tragic loss of a family of four who died when their small plane crashed near the Raleigh Executive Jetport in Sanford. The fatal accident occurred around 1:30 p.m. on Monday, July 7, 2025, when the aircraft went down in a field in Lee County, according to the State Highway Patrol.
According to reports, Travis W. Buchanan and Candace Buchanan, both 35, along with their children Aubrey, 10, and Walker, 9, were the only occupants on board the Cirrus SR22T, a single-engine plane piloted by Mr. Buchanan. The family had departed Merritt Island, Florida, at 11 a.m. and was approaching the Sanford area when the airport received word that the plane was experiencing radio communication issues.
The aircraft went down in a heavily wooded area just miles south of the jetport. Three family members were pronounced dead at the scene, while the fourth died at a nearby hospital. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the cause of the crash and has begun examining the wreckage.
The beloved Buchanan Farm was a cherished part of the Sanford community, known for its fresh produce, seasonal events, and local vendor festivals that brought families together year-round.
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