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Plane crashes en route to pick up former MLB star Yadier Molina

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 3:29 PM

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Plane crashes en route to pick up former MLB star Yadier Molina
Summary

A Gulfstream jet crashed on June 7 in the Dominican Republic while flying to pick up Yadier Molina and his family. The plane, crewed by two American pilots, experienced technical problems shortly after takeoff from La Romana International Airport. They attempted an emergency landing but the aircraft crashed, resulting in the deaths of the pilots. Molina confirmed the accident in an Instagram post, expressing condolences for the pilots. The aircraft was scheduled to take Molina, his family, and friends from Austin, Texas, to Puerto Rico.

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  • •The crash occurred shortly after takeoff from La Romana International Airport.
  • •Only the two pilots were aboard, both of whom died in the crash.
  • •Molina was scheduled to board the plane in Texas.
  • •The aircraft declared an emergency 16 nautical miles from the airport.
  • •Authorities are investigating the incident to determine its cause.
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  • 3:29 PMYahoo Sports — Plane Crashes on Its Way to Pick Up Former MLB Star and His Family, Killing 2 Pilots Aboard
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The Gulfstream jet, with two American pilots onboard, was on its way from the Dominican Republic to Texas when it crashed

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