A video has surfaced showing the final moments of a “highly skilled” pilot before his fatal crash at an air show this past weekend.

James O’Connell’s deadly accident occurred Saturday at Saldanha Bay Airfield, near Cape Town. The video shows his plane performing a stunt before it crashed, causing an explosion and screams from the audience.

“It is with great sadness that the West Coast Airshow organizers confirm the death of James O’Connell, a highly skilled and respected South African test pilot, during his Impala Mark 1 aircraft display today in Saldanha,” the organizers said.

“Mr. O’Connell was performing a routine display to showcase the Impala Mark 1, a beloved and historically significant warbird for many South Africans. This was a particularly special occasion as the Impala hadn’t performed at airshows in years,” they added. “The maneuvers were part of the official airshow program and witnessed by thousands.”

The video of the incident shows black smoke rising after the crash.

“He rolled and turned the aircraft, the undercarriage was up. As he came out of it, it was clear he was losing altitude,” said airshow commentator Brian Emmenis, according to organizers. “He headed toward the hangars in a steep dive and crashed straight into the ground. There was no attempt to eject.”

“Emergency services responded immediately, the crowd remained behind the barriers, stunned, and medical attention was provided,” he added.

No spectators were injured. The South African Civil Aviation Authority and Air Show South Africa are investigating.

“The organizers offer their deepest condolences to Mr. O’Connell’s family, friends, and colleagues in aviation,” they concluded.

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