On Saturday, tragedy struck when a World War II historical plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Chino Airport in Southern California. The crash resulted in the deaths of two people on board. Firefighters arrived at the scene to find the private Lockheed L12 aircraft off the runway and in a grass field, approximately 200 yards away.
The identities of the deceased passengers have not yet been released. Battalion Chief Bryan Turner with Chino Valley Fire District stated that there was fire involved in the crash, but it is too early to determine the cause. Yanks Air Museum in Chino, California, confirmed that one of its aircraft was involved in the fatal incident and announced that they will be closed until further notice as they work with local authorities and the FAA.
This tragic event has left the aviation community in mourning and has highlighted the potential dangers associated with flying vintage aircraft. The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board will be conducting an investigation into the crash to determine what caused it and how it could be prevented in the future.
