Thu Oct 24 12:30:00 UTC 2024: **Summary of the News Article:**

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2. **Air Show Incident:** The second annual Las Cruces Air and Space Expo ended abruptly on October 21, 2018, due to a plane crash during an aerobatic performance.

3. **Pilot Identification:** The crash occurred around 2:32 p.m. while stunt pilot Charles T. “Chuck” Coleman was performing. He was later confirmed dead by New Mexico State Police.

4. **Public Reaction:** Spectators experienced horror as they witnessed the crash, with many capturing the event on mobile phones. Organizers requested that attendees refrain from posting about the incident on social media until family notifications were made.

5. **Coleman’s Background:** Coleman was a veteran pilot and aerospace engineer known for training actors for “Top Gun: Maverick.” He performed at the previous year’s expo as well.

6. **Tributes and Investigation:** Tributes to Coleman appeared on social media after the crash. The incident is under investigation by New Mexico State Police, the FAA, and the NTSB.

7. **Immediate Aftermath:** The event was canceled, and spectators were instructed to leave calmly. The airport remained closed the following day for the investigation.

8. **Contact for Evidence:** The city encouraged anyone with photos or videos of the crash to share them with the NTSB for investigation purposes.

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