Just before a small plane crashed off the coast of San Diego, pilot Landon Baldwin radioed multiple “Mayday” calls as the aircraft struggled to gain altitude. On board were Landon, his pregnant wife Torrie, and George ‘Jeremy’ Bingham, a father from Arizona, traveling with his three adult sons: Bailey (26), Gavin (24), and Ayden (20). All six died in the crash, which occurred shortly after takeoff from San Diego International Airport.

Air traffic control attempted to assist, but the plane, heading to Phoenix, went down about three miles offshore. The tragedy left behind devastated families: Ayden’s fiancée, Bailey’s wife and baby son, and Jeremy’s wife and daughter.

Fundraisers describe Jeremy as a selfless and hardworking father, and his sons as kind-hearted, driven, and full of life. Landon and Torrie, described as loving parents devoted to their two young children, were remembered for their generosity, warmth, and strength.

The plane, previously owned by a supplement company, had since been sold. The community is mourning the profound loss of six lives full of promise and love.