Two U.S. pilots are killed in a private jet crash in the Dominican Republic as they were flying to pick up former MLB catcher Yadier Molina and his family, according to multiple reports. The plane reportedly departs and shortly afterward reports an emergency, with the pilots attempting to return to the departure or nearby airport for an emergency landing. Sources describe the crash occurring at La Romana airport. Molina communicates about the trip on social media, saying the charter flight was bound for Texas to pick him up along with family and friends. Other coverage adds that the plan was to then continue onward to Puerto Rico. Reports consistently state that both the pilot and co-pilot die in the crash, which is described as fiery. Footage cited by at least one outlet shows the aircraft scraping on the runway before erupting into flames. Authorities’ investigative details beyond the emergency attempt and location are not described in the provided excerpts. The incident occurs during the flight intended to transport Molina and his party from Texas.
Two US pilots killed in private jet crash in Dominican Republic en route to Yadier Molina
Two U.S. pilots are killed in a private jet crash in the Dominican Republic as they were flying to pick up former MLB catcher Yadier Molina and his family, according to multiple reports. The plane rep...
- Two U.S. pilots die in a private jet crash in the Dominican Republic.
- The jet was flying to pick up former MLB player Yadier Molina and his family.
- Molina says the charter flight was bound for Texas to pick him up along with family and friends.
- Reports state the pilots report an emergency and attempt to return for an emergency landing.
- The crash is reported to occur at La Romana airport and is described as fiery.
Two U.S. pilots died when a private jet crashed at La Romana airport in the DR, en route to pick up MLB legend Yadier Molina. Get the latest details.
12 hours agoMLB All-Star former catcher Yadier Molina said on social media that the plane was bound for Texas to pick him up, along with family and friends.
13 hours agoThe two pilots on their way to pick up former MLB star Yadier Molina and his family when they reported an emergency and were trying to return to the airport.
19 hours agoThe two American pilots who died when a private jet crashed in the Dominican Republic on the way to pick up St. Louis Cardinals legend Yadier Molina have been identified.
1 day agoFootage from the Dominican Republic shows the jet scraping the runway on its rear wheels before erupting into flames
1 day agoPlane on way to pick up Yadier Molina and his family crashed in the Dominican Republic, killing pilot and co-pilotA pilot and co-pilot from the United States have died in a fiery plane crash as they attempted an emergency landing in the Dominican Republic, authorities said.Former major league baseball all-star catcher Yadier Molina said on social media that the plane was bound for Texas to pick him up, along with family and friends. Continue reading...
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