- A private jet bound for Texas to pick up MLB All-Star catcher Yadier Molina and his group crashed during an emergency landing in the Dominican Republic on Sunday, resulting in the deaths of both American pilots onboard.
- The U.S.-registered Gulfstream G200 jet had refueled at La Romana International Airport after departing from Puerto Rico and declared an emergency shortly after takeoff due to severe mechanical problems.
- Dramatic footage captured the jet scraping the runway on its rear wheels before bouncing and erupting into a massive fireball, completely destroying the aircraft.
- Emergency services responded to the scene, and authorities confirmed that no passengers were on board the flight, with the two crew members being the pilot and co-pilot.
- Officials have not yet released the names of the deceased pilots as the Dominican Institute of Civil Aviation (IDAC) and the Commission for Aviation Accident Investigation continue their joint investigation into the incident.
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