Plane Crashes, Pilot Killed During Stunt at Georgia Air Show

The cause of the crash is under investigation

Atlanta-area officials said a plane crashed killing the pilot Saturday while he performed stunts during an air show, NBC News reported. 

The crash occurred at the DeKalb-Peachtree Airport north of Atlanta during the 2016 Good Neighbor Day Airshow, DeKalb County Public Information Officer Shiera Campbell said. 

Juan Rios, who captured the crash on video, told NBC News it happened during one of the last events of the afternoon. The video shows two planes crossing each other close to the ground, before one rises high in the air before descending and appearing to lose control.

Warning: The video contains a plane crash and may be disturbing to some. 

Flags at the airport were at half-staff following the crash. The pilot will not be identified until next of kin is identified, Campbell said.

The National Transportation Safety Board will investigate the crash. 

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