Renowned Pilot Chuck Coleman Dies in New Mexico Air Show Crash

The crash occurred during an aerobatic performance at the Las Cruces Air and Space Expo, prompting an ongoing investigation.

The crash involved an Extra Flugzeugbau EA300 monoplane that went down around 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, about half a mile west of Las Cruces International Airport.
Chuck Coleman, the sole occupant and pilot, was an experienced aviator with over 10,000 flight hours and had contributed to the film 'Top Gun: Maverick' as an aerobatic flight instructor.
The remainder of the Las Cruces Air and Space Expo was canceled following the accident, and the airport is temporarily closed for scheduled and emergency flights only.
Investigations into the crash are being led by the New Mexico State Police, with support from the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board.
Authorities are seeking photos or videos from spectators to aid in the investigation, with a preliminary report expected within 30 days.