Family and friends remember the victims lost in Tulare County plane crash

TULARE COUNTY (KFSN) -- Family members said both men were professionals on the job and wonderful people away from work. The pilot loved to fly and take his family on adventures.

James Chavez was admired and respected in his family. The one who everyone agrees was thoughtful, smart, non-judgmental and always ready to help anyone at anytime. "He would be the kind of guy that ran into a burning building to save you, at his cost," said Sandra Powers, victim's cousin.

His loved ones said he worked long hours, mostly at night, but at home the passionate pilot was all about family.

He and his wife, Melissa, were adventurous and loved traveling with their son and daughter.