By Gia Vang

CRESWELL, Ore. -- Friends of a pilot who died in a plane crash are trying to cope with their loss Monday.

Investigators say 41-year-old Benjamin S. Henderson's tow plane crashed not too long after he took off from Hobby Field Airport.

They say he was well-liked and never had a frown.

Investigators say the pilot in the glider connected to Henderson's plane disconnected after he saw Henderson's plane in trouble.

The FAA has taken over the investigation.