Things took an unfortunate turn for a couple's gender reveal party in San Pedro, Mexico on Sept. 3 when a plane hired to do a flyover lost its wing and crashed.
Video posted on social media shows the couple standing outdoors in front of a glitzy lit-up sign that reads "Oh Baby" wreathed in pink and blue balloons.
As the plane approaches from behind them, dispersing a blast of pink smoke to announce to attendees that the baby would be a girl, something goes horribly wrong.
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As the plane passes over the couple and their guests, the left wing appears to separate from the craft as it awkwardly turns midair and flies into the distance. The camera pans back to the couple, who were embracing despite the horrified screams of their guests.
Pilot killed after his Piper PA-25 left wing failed at a gender reveal party in the town of San Pedro, Mexico. pic.twitter.com/6JILK7fsGm
— Breaking Aviation News & Videos (@aviationbrk) September 3, 2023
The pilot, 32-year-old Luis Angel, was treated at the crash site and taken to a local hospital, but passed away not long after the incident, according to authorities in Navolato, Sinaloa state who spoke with CNN en Español.
X account Breaking Aviation News posted several close-up photos of the badly mangled plane after crashing as a cluster of paramedics stood by.
The pilot has been identified as Luis Ángel, 32 years old, a resident of Navolato. It was indicated that he was in a serious condition and taken to the local hospital where he died moments later. pic.twitter.com/U6ouHW5xNi
— Breaking Aviation News & Videos (@aviationbrk) September 3, 2023
Some social media users were quick to judge the couple for hugging after the plane's wing had detached as it flew overhead, with others jumping in and arguing back and forth about whether they were aware of what had happened.
Why they still celebrating 🤨
— 🗣 Big Holla (@HollaAtKrazy) September 3, 2023
The way the camera panned back to the couple with not the slightest care in the world for the pilot is sad.
— Kobi Patrick (@KobiPatrick1) September 3, 2023
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