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Gulfstream Crash Kills Pilots Heading for Yadier Molina

6/9/2026

Summary

Story summary

A Gulfstream 200 crashed while attempting a landing at La Romana International Airport on June 7, 2026.
The crash killed pilots Erick Javier Diago and Ruddy Ghazal.
The jet was bound for Austin, Texas, to pick up star Yadier Molina for a return to Puerto Rico.
After Dominican Institute for Civil Aviation and the Investigative Commission for Aviation Accidents opened investigations, Yadier Molina posted an Instagram story offering condolences to pilots’ families.

History

Historical Context

In 1996 the International Civil Aviation Organization adopted Annex 13, defining 13 mandatory investigation steps and a 24-hour crash-reporting rule. The Dominican Institute for Civil Aviation, whose Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau was created under the 2012 rules, now follows that protocol after the Gulfstream 200 crash in La Romana, illustrating the region’s alignment with ICAO safety standards.

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Story summary

A Gulfstream 200 crashed while attempting a landing at La Romana International Airport on June 7, 2026.
The crash killed pilots Erick Javier Diago and Ruddy Ghazal.
The jet was bound for Austin, Texas, to pick up star Yadier Molina for a return to Puerto Rico.
After Dominican Institute for Civil Aviation and the Investigative Commission for Aviation Accidents opened investigations, Yadier Molina posted an Instagram story offering condolences to pilots’ families.

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