The family of the second pilot killed in a light plane crash in Sydney’s south-west have described him as “fearless, brilliant and above all, a generous and loving man with a heart of gold”.

Khadervali Gagguturu, 60, was flying one of the light aircraft that collided mid-air at Belimbla Park on Saturday.

He is one of three men who died in the crash.

In a statement to ABC News, his son Saleem said those who knew him were “devastated” by his death.

“He went out of his way to help anyone and everyone,” he said.

“My mother, my brother and I love him so much and his loss has left us, all our family and friends devastated and devastated.

“Despite being a very intelligent mechanic, programmer and pilot, his lifelong passion was flying and he died doing what he loved.

The Qantas pilot was identified as the first victim

It was confirmed on Sunday that experienced Qantas pilot Gary Criddle was also a victim of the crash.

His family remembered him as a “much-loved husband, father, grandfather and airman.”

“We are absolutely devastated beyond words and in total shock at this tragic loss,” they said in a statement.

“Gary was a highly experienced pilot with 36 years with Qantas and 20 years in the navy and air force.

“He was a mentor to many aspiring pilots and a keen adventurer with plans to sail the world,” they said.

A third man, who died at the scene alongside Mr Criddle and Mr Gaguturu, has not been identified.

Investigators from the Australian Transport Safety Bureau remained at the scene on Monday afternoon, collecting forensic evidence from the two crash sites in an attempt to determine what went wrong.

One of the planes had traveled from Cessnock to Wollongong, while the other was from an airfield at The Oaks.