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Two U.S. Pilots Die in Dominican Emergency Crash

6/8/2026

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Two U.S. pilots died when their aircraft crashed near La Romana, Dominican Republic, during an emergency landing attempt.
The plane was refueling after a flight from Puerto Rico when the pilot and co-pilot reported an emergency.
No passengers were aboard the aircraft.
The crash was described as fiery.
MLB All-Star Yadier Molina said the plane was headed to Texas to pick him up.

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Two U.S. pilots died when their aircraft crashed near La Romana, Dominican Republic, during an emergency landing attempt.
The plane was refueling after a flight from Puerto Rico when the pilot and co-pilot reported an emergency.
No passengers were aboard the aircraft.
The crash was described as fiery.
MLB All-Star Yadier Molina said the plane was headed to Texas to pick him up.