the airplane was said to have sustained considerable damage. On November 25, 2012 at approximately 23:00 local time, a Robinson R44 helicopter clipped a refueling station canopy and exploded shortly thereafter. A review of airport video footage showed the helicopter was facing toward the station, lifted off, made a 180-degree turn to the right and tilted forward with its tail coming up immediately prior to the explosion. The solo pilot the aircraft was fatally injured. On January 22, 2020 shortly after 12:00 local time, a Beech Bonanza airplane crashed during a failed takeoff attempt. All four passengers aboard were killed. References External links Corona Municipal Airport official site at City of Corona website Corona Municipal Airport - pictures and video Flying Academy official site (flight school) Airports in Riverside County, California Buildings and structures in Corona, California Transportation in Corona, California