In a devastating turn of events, two individuals lost their lives in a tragic plane crash that occurred in Chino, California. The small World War II-era aircraft, a twin-engine Lockheed 12A, crashed shortly after taking off from a local airport. The identities of the passengers on board have not been disclosed.
Emergency responders, including firefighters from the Chino Valley Fire District, were promptly summoned to the scene to investigate the incident. Upon arrival, they discovered that the plane had crashed in a grass field approximately 200 yards away from the airport’s runway. The cause of the crash is currently under investigation by both the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board.
USA TODAY has reached out to various authorities for further comment on this tragic incident, including representatives from the Federal Aviation Administration, Chino Valley Fire District, and Chino Valley Police Department.
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