'Great' pilot among six people killed after aircraft explodes in plane crash
Tributes and condolences have flooded in for the victims of a plane crash which has claimed the lives of all six people on board.
The plane, a Cessna C550 business jet, burst into flames upon impact, leaving behind a charred and smoking fuselage near French Valley Airport in Murrieta, California.
Authorities named the victims as the pilots, Riese Lenders, 25, of Rancho Palos Verdes, and 32-year-old Manuel Vargas-Regalado of Temecula, as well as his wife, 33-year-old Abigail Tellez-Vargas.
Ibrahem Razick, 46, who goes by Abe, and 51-year-old Alma Razick of Temecula and Lindsey Gleiche, 31, of Huntington Beach, were also killed.
Friends and family remembered Riese Lenders, the 26-year-old pilot, and expressed their grief over the loss.
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One social media post read, "RIP Riese Lenders, we were just getting going young blood! You went out this morning doing what you loved, and truly mad you stoked daily. You will be remembered as my friend, my pilot, and one hell of a great man!"
The crash took place in California at French Valley Airport in Murrieta, located about 80 miles (130 kilometers) southeast of Los Angeles (Mike Valdez / SplashNews.com)Riese social media accounts showed his love for the outdoors, with posts featuring his adventures in skiing, surfing, and camping.
"You will be remembered as my friend, my pilot and one hell of a great man! So fun and so in tune with life. You were a pleasure to be around," another read.
Ibrahem Razick, widely known as Abe, was a 46-year-old car dealership owner and ex-Marine. Local dealerships, including Fullerton Ford and Hyundai/Kia Yuma, expressed their condolences and remembered him as a passionate individual committed to making his community a better place.
"He was a loving husband, father, brother, and proud United States Marine," the dealership posts read. "His spirit and passion for life will not be forgotten along with his commitment to making his community a better place. Rest easy, Abe. You'll forever be in our hearts. Semper Fi, Marine."
Ibrahem Razick, 46, who goes by Abe (hyundaiofyuma/Instagram)An ex-employee of Ibrahem also paid tribute, saying, "He was an amazing human being, an amazing boss, and an amazing mentor who always motivated me to give my best. Abe, I'm finding it difficult to believe you're gone. THANK YOU for always having my back and believing in my abilities. Till we meet again. Rest in peace, Abraham Razick."
Little is known at this time about the remaining victims of the crash. The ill-fated flight had departed from Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas before crashing near French Valley Airport.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) reported that the pilot had informed air traffic control of a "missed approach," a procedure used when the runway is not clearly visible. Preliminary information suggests that the plane crashed short of the intended destination during its second approach.
Upon arriving at the crash site, authorities discovered the aircraft fully engulfed in flames. Unfortunately, all six occupants were pronounced deceased at the scene.
The Riverside County Sheriff's Department continues to investigate the incident, working in conjunction with the NTSB to determine the cause of the fatal crash.
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