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Family of 4 Killed in Small Plane Crash in Lee County, Officials Say

LEE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA, JUL 8 – All four victims were members of the Buchanan family, with three dying at the scene and one later at hospital, authorities said. The cause is under federal investigation.

  • A North Carolina family of four died in a plane crash northeast of Sanford while returning from Florida.
  • The victims were identified as Travis and Candace Buchanan, along with their children, Aubrey and Walker, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.
  • There were no survivors in the crash, which occurred Monday afternoon.
  • The FAA and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the cause of the crash.
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Beloved family of four killed in tragic plane crash while returning home from beach vacation

The community is mourning the loss of Travis and Candace Buchanan and their two young children after their plane crashed while returning from beach vacation.

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Wral News broke the news in Raleigh, United States on Monday, July 7, 2025.
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