Charles 'Chuck' Coleman, a renowned aerobatic pilot and flight instructor for 'Top Gun: Maverick,' died in a crash during the Las Cruces Air and Space Expo in New Mexico. Coleman was flying an Extra Flugzeugbau 300L monoplane when it plummeted to the ground while performing stunts, tragically ending the air show. Known for his expertise, Coleman had over 10,000 hours of flight time and had trained actors for the 2022 film, flying over 100 flights to prepare them for Navy F-18 Hornets. The crash is currently under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board, Federal Aviation Administration, and New Mexico State Police. The Las Cruces International Airport is temporarily closed during this investigation, with only emergency flights allowed. Tributes have poured in for Coleman, including from actor Miles Teller, highlighting his contributions and the impact he had on the film industry and aviation community.