Frank Wright and Michael “Mike” Gilles of Yanks Air Museum identified as victims of plane crash near Chino Airport

CHINO, Calif. (KABC) — The two pilots who were killed aboard a World War II-era plane that crashed and caught fire near Chino Airport over Father's Day weekend have been identified as key members of the Yanks Air Museum.

According to a statement posted on the museum's Instagram account, Frank Wright, chief operating officer of the Yankees, and Michael “Mike” Gilles, captain, were killed in the crash.

NOTE: The video above is from a previous report.

The Federal Aviation Administration said the twin-engine Lockheed 12A Electra Junior crashed shortly after 12:30 p.m. Saturday just west of Chino Airport. The accident happened during the Yanks Air Pops & Props, although it was not immediately clear whether this plane was part of the show.

Firefighters extinguished the flames in 10 minutes before finding Wright and Gilles dead inside.

Gilles d'Aliso Viejo was the pilot in command of the Lockheed 12A for the Yankees for several years.

“Mike was flying as captain of the Lockheed 12 in the left seat on the day of the incident,” the museum's statement read. “It was not necessary for the aircraft to have two qualified pilots on board, but Frank assisted with flight procedures and operations from the right seat.”

Friends of Wright who spoke with Eyewitness News identified him over the weekend.

A witness at the Father's Day event said Wright and Gilles had just participated in a panel discussion at the museum moments before the accident.

In the meantime, the museum remains closed until further notice.

“The Yankees are still cooperating with authorities in their investigation into the incident,” the statement continued. “Several people close to the Yankees provided invaluable assistance to the families during this tragedy, and we would like to thank them and everyone who expressed their condolences and support over the past few days.”

It is unclear what exactly caused the plane to crash. The FAA said that agency and the National Transportation Safety Board would investigate the crash.

ABC News contributed to this report.