2 killed in fiery crash of ‘historic’ aircraft close to Chino Airport

Two individuals had been killed after an ‘older, historic’ aircraft crashed at Chino Airport shortly after takeoff Saturday, June 15, authorities stated.

The twin-engine Lockheed 12A crashed round 12:35 p.m., Federal Aviation Administration spokeswoman Mina Kaji stated.

The aircraft caught fireplace after it crash-landed simply west of the airport, Chino Valley Fire District Battalion Chief Bryan Turner stated. Firefighters obtained the fireplace beneath management in about 10 minutes earlier than discovering the 2 individuals inside.

Footage from OnSceneTV confirmed the silver aircraft, with the engine indifferent from the fuselage, sitting in a grassy subject close to one of many airport’s runways.

Further figuring out details about the 2 individuals is just not but identified.

The FAA and National Transportation Safety Board had been en route to analyze, Kaji stated.

No extra data was instantly out there.

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