Key facts
- A pilot and co-pilot from the United States died in a plane crash in the Dominican Republic.
- The incident occurred near La Romana on Sunday.
- The aircraft was attempting an emergency landing.
- The plane was en route to Texas to pick up former MLB star Yadier Molina and his group.
- No passengers were on board the plane.
A pilot and co-pilot from the United States died in a fiery plane crash on Sunday while attempting an emergency landing in the Dominican Republic. The incident occurred near the southern coastal town of La Romana, according to the Dominican Institute of Civil Aviation.
Former Major League Baseball All-Star catcher Yadier Molina stated on social media that the plane was en route to Texas to pick him up, along with family and friends. Molina and his group were heading to his native Puerto Rico.
Officials reported that the aircraft had departed from Puerto Rico and made a stop in the Dominican Republic for refueling before continuing its journey to Texas. Shortly after taking off from the Dominican Republic, the pilot and co-pilot reported an emergency. The cause of the crash remains unknown, and no passengers were on board the flight.