A pilot lost his life in an event meant to celebrate new life. A family was hosting a ceremony to announce the gender of their unborn child using smoke released by a small plane before the disaster struck.
The expecting couple from San Pedro Mexico, were holding hands outside, next to a sign that read 'oh baby'. Pink smoke was released by the plane as it began to ascend, revealing that the two were expecting a baby girl.
This stunt brought the plane incredibly close to the ground. As the pyrotechnics involved in the reveal began to go off beneath the pilot, he attempted to pull up. However, this led to the wings of his plane crumpling, rendering him unable to fly.
This resulted in a crash that left 32 year old pilot Luis Ángel in critical condition. While he was taken to the hospital to try and treat his injuries, he died before the doctors were able to stabilize him.
Those at the gender reveal appeared oblivious to the unfurling tragedy, as the plane began to crash.
Before realizing the tragedy that had occurred, the couple continued to embrace while family members congratulated them.
The Aviation Safety Network said of the gender reveal accident: "Piper PA-25-235 Pawnee crashed after the left-hand wing failed after an emergency hopper release of (pink dyed) water during a gender reveal party."
The tragedy has gone viral online, and viewers have expressed mixed reactions to the seemingly careless response from the party goers.
