HONOLULU (KHON2) -- The family of one of the pilots who passed away in Tuesday's plane crash released a statement about their beloved son, brother, grandson and nephew. Get Hawaii's latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You "It is with heavy hearts that we acknowledge the passing of our beloved Preston Kaluhiwa. He was a loving son, brother, grandson, and nephew and will be truly missed. Preston was a proud 2016 graduate of Kamehameha Schools, an avid canoe paddler, and an aspiring airline pilot. Preston’s positive spirit and zest for life touched everyone who knew him. He had a deep passion for aviation and loved to soar through the skies as a pilot.  We know he will continue to do so in the hands of Ke Akua," the family told KHON2. Kaluhiwa was on a training flight with another pilot heading to Lanai when the crash occurred. The FAA said that the pilots reported a control anomaly shortly after takeoff from the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. Two confirmed dead in Kamaka Airlines plane crash DOT's Ed Sniffen said it appeared the pilot made a lot of adjustments to apparently avoid obstacles in the area, and they were able to avoid crashing into the nearby guideway of the Skyline as well as nearby fuel storage tanks. The aircraft hit an abandoned building on Aolele Street and much of the wreckage ended up in the parking lot, according to HFD Chief Hao. Crews were still at the scene and NTSB opened an investigation Tuesday night. Kamaka Airlines said they are not flying Wednesday and are on "company stand down out of respect for our Kamaka family members," according to CEO Dave Hinderland. Find more Hawaii, Oahu, Maui and Kauai news here The Kaluhiwa family ended their statement, "We deeply appreciate the outpouring of aloha and support during this difficult time. We kindly ask for privacy as we navigate through this time of grief."