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Two US pilots killed in Dominican Republic crash while en route to pick up ex-MLB star

From The Guardian · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Two US pilots died when their plane crashed while attempting an emergency landing in the Dominican Republic.
  • The aircraft was en route to Texas to pick up former MLB star Yadier Molina and his group.
  • The pilots reported an emergency shortly after departing the Dominican Republic for refueling.

Tragedy struck in the Dominican Republic as a plane carrying two US pilots crashed during an emergency landing attempt, killing both individuals. The aircraft was on a mission to pick up former Major League Baseball star Yadier Molina, along with his family and friends, in Texas. The crash occurred Sunday near La Romana, a town on the country's southern coast, according to the Dominican Institute of Civil Aviation.

Authorities identified the deceased as US citizens. The plane had initially 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 pilots reported an emergency situation, prompting the attempt to land.

Cellphone footage of the fiery crash circulated widely on social media. Yadier Molina expressed his condolences on social media, writing, "My condolences to the pilots and their family!" He and his group were planning to travel to Puerto Rico. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

My condolences to the pilots and their family!

— Yadier MolinaFormer MLB star expressing sympathy after the plane meant to pick him up crashed.
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Originally published by The Guardian in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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