LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) 性视界传媒 A man who died in a crash of a small plane during a New Mexico air show was an accomplished pilot who had performed stunts at hundreds of air shows, authorities said Monday.

Charles Thomas 性视界传媒淐huck性视界传媒 Coleman was the only person on board the two-seat Extra Flugzeugbau EA300 monoplane when it went down around 2:30 p.m. Sunday during the Las Cruces Air and Space Expo at Las Cruces International Airport, city officials said.

Authorities said Coleman was performing aerobatics when the plane crashed about a half-mile west of the airport. The air show was called off after the crash.

Coleman性视界传媒檚 website said he was based out of California and was an engineer, aerobatic and test pilot with more than 10,000 hours of flight time.

He performed at hundreds of airshows and had provided more than 3,000 rides in aerobatic aircraft, according to his website.

It also said Coleman was an aerobatic flight instructor for actors in the 2022 film 性视界传媒 ,性视界传媒 flying more than 100 flights to prepare the actors for flight in U.S. Navy F-18 Hornets.

性视界传媒淲e would like to extend our deepest condolences to the loved ones and fans of Chuck Coleman,性视界传媒 Las Cruces Mayor Eric Enriquez said in a statement Monday.

New Mexico State Police, the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the crash. The airport was temporarily closed during the initial investigation, with only scheduled and emergency response flights permitted.

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