A family of four was killed in a tragic small plane crash in Lee County, North Carolina. The crash happened Monday afternoon near Sanford, shortly after the plane took off from Merritt Island, Florida.
According to flight data from FlightAware, the flight encountered possible mechanical issues mid-air. Air traffic control transmissions also suggest there may have been system failures just before the crash. The FAA and NTSB are now investigating the cause of the crash as the community mourns the loss of this family.
Stay with us for updates on this developing story.
