A private executive jet crashed and burst into flames on Sunday near the southern coastal town of La Romana in the Dominican Republic, killing the pilot and co-pilot. Authorities identified both victims as United States citizens. No passengers were on board at the time of the crash.
According to the Dominican Institute of Civil Aviation, the plane had departed from Puerto Rico and landed in the Dominican Republic to refuel before heading to Texas. Shortly after taking off from the Dominican Republic, the pilots reported an emergency and attempted an emergency landing.
Former MLB All-Star catcher Yadier Molina confirmed on social media that the plane was bound for Texas to pick up him, his family, and friends. Molina and his group were headed to Puerto Rico. He expressed his condolences to the pilots and their families.