SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, June 8 — The pilot and copilot of a private jet were killed Sunday when the aircraft crashed while attempting an emergency landing at La Romana International Airport in the Dominican Republic.
The U.S.-registered Gulfstream G200 jet was en route to Austin, Texas, and was approximately 16 nautical miles southwest of La Romana when the crew declared an emergency due to severe mechanical problems.
The aircraft turned back toward the airport and attempted an emergency landing. However, it crashed upon touchdown, caught fire, and exploded, according to preliminary reports.
Authorities said only the two crew members were on board the aircraft.
“Aviation authorities activated the corresponding protocols and are conducting the necessary investigations to determine the causes of the incident. Both the IDAC and the Aviation Accident Investigation Commission will provide additional information as the investigation progresses,” the Dominican Institute of Civil Aviation (IDAC) said in a post on X.
An investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing.
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