Officials report 2 fatalities in plane crash near California airport involving World War II-era aircraft

Two individuals were tragically killed in a plane crash on Saturday in Southern California. The World War II historical plane had crashed shortly after takeoff from Chino Airport. Firefighters arrived at the scene around 12:35 p.m. to find the private Lockheed L12 aircraft off the runway in a grass field about 200 yards away. The identities of the deceased passengers have not been released at this time.

Officials reported that a twin-engine Lockheed 12A crashed shortly after departing from Chino Airport in California. The cause of the crash is still under investigation, although there was a fire involved in the incident. Yanks Air Museum, located in Chino, released a statement on Facebook confirming that one of its aircraft was involved in the crash. The museum expressed gratitude for the patience and respect shown as they deal with the tragic event.

The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board will be conducting an investigation into the crash. Yanks Air Museum has temporarily closed as they work with authorities and navigate through this difficult time. The safety of aviation is of paramount importance, and incidents like this serve as a reminder of the risks involved in flying.