Cirrus SR22 G3 Turbo, N5656M, fatal accident occurred on July 7, 2025, near Raleigh Executive Jetport (KTTA), Sanford, North Carolina

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https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N5656M

On July 7, 2025, at about 1330 local time, a privately-registered Cirrus SR22 G3 Turbo, N5656M, was destroyed when it impacted terrain while on approach to land at Raleigh Executive Jetport (KTTA), Sanford, North Carolina. There were four occupants onboard. One fatality is confirmed at this point. The cross-country personal flight originated from Merritt Island Airport (COI/KCOI), Merritt Island, Florida, at about 1103 LT.

This post will be updated when further info is released.

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