LEE COUNTY, N.C. — A small plane crashed in a field near Raleigh Executive Jetport in Lee County on Monday, killing all four family members on board, ABC affilliate WTVD reported.
The crash occurred just after 2 p.m., according to the North Carolina Highway Patrol, who responded to the scene. The plane was found between Wallace Creek Lane and Riddle Road.
The victims were identified as Travis Buchanan, 35, Candace Buchanan, 35, Aubrey Buchanan, 10, and Walker Buchanan, 9.
Three of the family members died at the scene, while the fourth died later at UNC Hospital.
The family owned nearby Buchanan Farms where they sold produce and held festivals and car shows.
FlightAware showed the Cirrus SR22T took off from Merritt Island, Florida, and was on its way to Raleigh Executive Jetport in Sanford.
The National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration are set to investigate the crash, with both agencies expected to arrive at the site on Tuesday.
The investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing, with federal agencies taking charge to determine what led to the tragic accident.
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