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Scottish Sun
16 hours ago
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- Scottish Sun
Pilot's harrowing warning before plane carrying family of four crashed in field killing all those on board
Investigators are probing why the plane's parachute didn't deploy desperate call Pilot's harrowing warning before plane carrying family of four crashed in field killing all those on board Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE pilot of a small aircraft carrying a family of four made a series of desperate calls to operators - just moments before the plane smashed into a field killing those on board. Travis Buchanan, his wife Candace, and their two children, Aubrey 10, and Walker, nine, were the only people on board the Cirrus SR22T plane. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 The Buchanan family was killed in a plane crash in North Carolina Credit: Facebook 3 Pictures show the plane's splintered wreckage Credit: WNCN The family was heading back to North Carolina following a trip to Florida. It took off from Merritt Island, located off Florida's eastern coastline, just after 11am local time on Monday and was meant to land at an executive airport in Sanford. But, the aircraft, owned by Travis, crashed a mile from the airport, as reported by the ABC affiliate WTVD-TV. The pilot warned of engine failure and a loss of communications when the plane was around six miles from the airport, according to the NBC affiliate WRAL-TV. read more on news WAVE OF STEEL Russia launches biggest EVER Ukraine blitz as Trump slams Putin's 'bulls**t' Pictures from the scene showed the splintered plane lying in a field following the smash. Three of the four people died at the scene, while one person died at the hospital. Investigators are probing what could've caused the crash. The plane reached maximum heights of 3,570 meters, which equates to approximately 11,700 feet. One of the features of the Cirrus SR22T aircraft is that it has a parachute system. But, it appears that this failed. Plane passenger tells traveler 'his laptop is a bomb' sparking mid-air chaos on packed jet 'It does not appear the parachute deployed,' Ryan Enders, a National Transportation Safety Board investigator, told reporters. The Cirrus plane can climb at a rate of 1,203 feet per minute, and can fly at a maximum of 25,000 feet, according to an aircraft fact sheet. It's powered by a 315 horsepower engine. Tributes have been paid to Travis and Candace, both 35, as well as their two children. Aubrey was about to enter the fifth grade, while Walker was about to move into the fourth grade at their school. Travis and his family owned the local Buchanan Farms business. 'He helped me all the time,' Abraham Garcia, who worked for Travis, told WRAL. It could take 18 months for the full crash report to be released. A string of plane crashes have been reported across the US and North America in recent months. Last week, 14 people were injured after a skydiving plane crashed in New Jersey. Six people, including a wealthy steel magnate, were killed when their Cessna 441 plane crashed after departing from an Ohio airport. US on edge over 'cluster' of plane crashes A series of devastating plane crashes, including the mid-air collision above DC that killed 67, has left Americans terrified of traveling by air. However, aviation expert and attorney Jason Matzus told The U.S. Sun the crashes can be attributed to "random clustering." "While these events are tragic, the likely explanation is simply 'random clustering,' which occurs when multiple crashes occur over a short period, warping our general perception and causing us to think that there is an increasing trend in plane crashes," Matzus said. "When in reality these crashes, despite being so close together, are merely coincidental and not caused by a systemic safety issue." The short period Matzus referred to was just a matter of three weeks. The aviation mishaps included: January 29 - A military helicopter and American Airlines plane collided at the Washington DC airport, killing 67 people January 31 - An air ambulance carrying a 6-year-old girl and her mom crashed on a street in Philadelphia, killing seven people in total February 5 - A Japan Airlines flight hit a parked Delta plane at Seattle SeaTac Airport and no one was injured February 6 - A small commuter plane on its way to Nome, Alaska, crashed killing all 10 people on board February 10 - Motley Crue singer Vince Neil's private jet collided with another plane, killing the pilot and injuring four others February 17 - A Delta plane crashed on the runway at Toronto Pearson International Airport, miraculously killing no one but injuring 21 February 19 - Two planes collided at Marana Airport in Arizona, killing two people February 24 - Smoke filled a Delta Airlines flight cabin forcing passengers to evacuate by a slide after making an emergency landing in Atlanta March 9 - A Beechcraft Bonanza aircraft crashed into a retirement village parking lot in Manheim, Pennsylvania March 13 - An American Airlines jet engine erupted into flames at the Denver airport, forcing passengers to escape onto the plane's wing The US aviation industry was left reeling when 67 people were killed in a collision involving a Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines passenger jet. The crash happened over the icy Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on January 29. Sixty four people were on board the Bombardier CRJ700 aircraft that had departed Wichita, Kansas, and was heading to Washington DC. Days later, an air ambulance carrying a 6-year-old girl and her mom crashed on a street in Philadelphia, killing seven people in total. In February, a plane carrying 10 people vanished off the coast of Alaska. Meanwhile, a Delta jet flipped onto its roof after landing at Toronto Pearson airport, leaving 21 injured.
The Irish Sun
16 hours ago
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- The Irish Sun
Pilot's harrowing warning before plane carrying family of four crashed in field killing all those on board
THE pilot of a small aircraft carrying a family of four made a series of desperate calls to operators - just moments before the plane smashed into a field killing those on board. Travis Buchanan, his wife Candace, and their two children, Aubrey 10, and Walker, nine, were the only people on board the Cirrus SR22T plane. 3 The Buchanan family was killed in a plane crash in North Carolina Credit: Facebook 3 Pictures show the plane's splintered wreckage Credit: WNCN The family was heading back to North Carolina following a trip to Florida. It took off from Merritt Island, located off Florida's eastern coastline, just after 11am local time on Monday and was meant to land at an executive airport in Sanford. But, the aircraft, owned by Travis, crashed a mile from the airport, as reported by the ABC affiliate The pilot warned of engine failure and a loss of communications when the plane was around six miles from the airport, according to the NBC affiliate read more on news Pictures from the scene showed the splintered plane lying in a field following the smash. Three of the four people died at the scene, while one person died at the hospital. Investigators are probing what could've caused the crash. The plane reached maximum heights of 3,570 meters, which equates to approximately 11,700 feet. Most read in The US Sun One of the features of the Cirrus SR22T aircraft is that it has a parachute system. But, it appears that this failed. Plane passenger tells traveler 'his laptop is a bomb' sparking mid-air chaos on packed jet 'It does not appear the parachute deployed,' Ryan Enders, a National Transportation Safety Board investigator, told reporters. The Cirrus plane can climb at a rate of 1,203 feet per minute, and can fly at a maximum of 25,000 feet, according to an It's powered by a 315 horsepower engine. Tributes have been paid to Travis and Candace, both 35, as well as their two children. Aubrey was about to enter the fifth grade, while Walker was about to move into the fourth grade at their school. Travis and his family owned the local Buchanan Farms business. 'He helped me all the time,' Abraham Garcia, who worked for Travis, told WRAL. It could take 18 months for the full crash report to be released. A string of plane crashes have been reported across the US and North America in recent months. Last week, Six people, including a wealthy steel magnate, were killed when their Cessna 441 plane crashed after departing from an Ohio airport. US on edge over 'cluster' of plane crashes A series of devastating plane crashes, including the mid-air collision above DC that killed 67, has left Americans terrified of traveling by air. However, aviation expert and attorney Jason Matzus told The U.S. Sun the crashes can be attributed to "random clustering." "While these events are tragic, the likely explanation is simply 'random clustering,' which occurs when multiple crashes occur over a short period, warping our general perception and causing us to think that there is an increasing trend in plane crashes," Matzus said. "When in reality these crashes, despite being so close together, are merely coincidental and not caused by a systemic safety issue." The short period Matzus referred to was just a matter of three weeks. The aviation mishaps included: January 29 - A military helicopter and American Airlines plane collided at the Washington DC airport, killing 67 people January 31 - An air ambulance carrying a February 5 - A Japan Airlines flight hit a parked Delta plane at February 6 - A February 10 - Motley Crue singer Vince Neil's private jet February 17 - A Delta plane crashed on the runway at Toronto Pearson International Airport, miraculously killing no one but injuring 21 February 19 - February 24 - March 9 - A Beechcraft Bonanza aircraft March 13 - An The US aviation industry was left reeling when The crash happened over the icy Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on January 29. Sixty four people were on board the Bombardier CRJ700 aircraft that had departed Wichita, Kansas, and was heading to Washington DC. Days later, an air ambulance carrying a crashed on a street in Philadelphia, killing seven people in total . In February, a plane carrying 10 people vanished off the coast of Alaska. Meanwhile, a Delta jet flipped onto its roof after landing at Toronto Pearson airport, leaving 21 injured. 3 The Cirrus SR22T plane is powered by a 315 horsepower engine Credit: Cirrus
India Today
a day ago
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- India Today
North Carolina Plane crash kills family of four, including two children
A four-member North Carolina family lost their lives in a tragic accident when their aircraft crashed in a field near Sanford, North Carolina, on Monday National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) confirmed that an investigator would head to the crash site on Tuesday to start investigating the wreckage and establishing the cause of the reported by Associated Press, 35-year-olds Travis and Candace Buchanan, along with their children, Walker, 9, and Aubrey, 10, have been identified as the According to the North Carolina Highway Patrol, three of the family's four members perished at the scene of the collision, and the fourth passed away later at a single-engine Cirrus SR22T plane crashed shortly after 1:30 p.m. under unknown circumstances. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) records report Travis Buchanan of Sanford as the owner of the plane has taken off from Merritt Island, Florida, at about 11 a.m. and disappeared from radar near Sanford almost exactly two hours later. The aircraft was based at Raleigh Executive Jetport, which is located a few miles from the crash UNDERWAYThe NTSB stated that the plane would be taken to a secure facility for closer inspection. Officials have not yet determined the cause of the crash, and the investigation remains tight-knit Sanford community is mourning the devastating loss of a beloved family following the horrific accident.- EndsWith inputs from AP
Newsweek
a day ago
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- Newsweek
North Carolina Plane Crash Victims Identified: 'Heavy Hearts'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A North Carolina family of four — including two young children — was killed when their small plane crashed in a field northeast of Sanford on Monday afternoon as they returned from a beach trip in Florida. Federal investigators say the single-engine Cirrus SR22T aircraft went down shortly after 1:30 p.m. under unknown circumstances. The National Transportation Safety Board said an investigator was expected at the crash site Tuesday and that the wreckage would be transported to a facility for further analysis. The victims were identified as 35-year-olds Travis and Candace Buchanan, along with their children, 10-year-old Aubrey and 9-year-old Walker, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. Three of the four family members died at the scene, while the fourth was pronounced dead at a hospital. There were no survivors in the crash. Flight records indicate the aircraft, registered to Travis Buchanan of Sanford, departed Merritt Island, Florida, around 11 a.m. Monday. It disappeared from tracking near Sanford, about 40 miles southwest of Raleigh, just over two hours later. The plane was based at Raleigh Executive Jetport, located a few miles from the crash site, the airport confirmed in a social media post. The Buchanans were well-known in the Sanford community. Local television station WRAL reported the family owned Buchanan Farms, and an employee, Abraham Garcia, described Travis Buchanan as a generous and kind employer. "He helped me all the time," Garcia told the station. Grace Christian School in Sanford also mourned the family's loss, confirming that Aubrey was set to enter fifth grade and Walker fourth grade this fall. "It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of one of our Crusader Families," the school said in a statement on Facebook. "During this incredibly difficult time, we stand together in support of their family and one another." The Federal Aviation Administration and the NTSB are continuing to investigate the cause of the crash. This is a breaking news story. Updates to follow. This article includes reporting by the Associated Press.
Hamilton Spectator
a day ago
- General
- Hamilton Spectator
Family of 4, including 2 children, killed in North Carolina plane crash
SANFORD, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina family of four, including two school-age children, died when their small plane crashed as they flew back from Florida. The National Transportation Safety Board said an agency investigator was expected Tuesday at the site of the wreckage of Monday's crash, located in a field near some trees northeast of Sanford, North Carolina. The state Highway Patrol identified those killed as Travis and Candace Buchanan, who were both 35; Aubrey Buchanan, 10; and Walker Buchanan, 9. Three of the four died at the scene, while the fourth was pronounced dead at a hospital, the patrol said in a news release. There were no survivors in the crash involving the Cirrus SR22T airplane, which an NTSB official said happened shortly after 1:30 p.m. under currently unknown circumstances. The aircraft ultimately will be recovered and taken to a facility for further evaluation, the agency said. The Raleigh Executive Jetport, located a few miles north of the crash site, said in a social media post that the aircraft was based at the small airport. Federal Aviation Administration records list Travis Buchanan of Sanford as the plane's owner. The plane departed Merritt Island, Florida, about 11 a.m. Monday and was last seen about 1:30 p.m. near Sanford, according to according to the flight-tracking website FlightAware . Sanford is about 40 miles (64 kilometers) southwest of Raleigh. WRAL-TV reported that the family owned Buchanan Farms in Sanford. Abraham Garcia said he had worked for Travis Buchanan at the farms for more than eight years and 'he helped me all the time.' The Buchanan family was heading back from the beach, he said. Grace Christian School in Sanford said on its Facebook page that Travis and Candace Buchanan were the parents of Aubrey, a fifth-grader this fall at the school, and Walker, an upcoming fourth-grader. 'It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of one of our Crusader Families,' the post said, referencing the school's nickname. 'During this incredibly difficult time, we stand together in support of their family and one another.' Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
