Private jet crashes and goes up in flames at La Romana airport in Dominican Republic; pilot, co-pilot dead
A shocking video shows a private jet attempting an emergency landing going up in flames at La Romana International Airport in the Dominican Republic. The pilot and co-pilot of the aircraft were reportedly killed in the crash.
Emergency responders rushed to the scene after the crash. However, the pilot and co-pilot could not be saved.
A shocking video that has surfaced on social media shows the plane going up in flames.
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Shocked Netizens reacted to the video, with one X user commenting, “Looks like it was still carrying a lot of fuel. Seems the pilot would have dumped the tanks to near empty.” “Hope onboard people are safe ,is traveling by Air is most risky as compared to other transport,” one wrote, while another said, “Not sure why all private jet companies haven’t included an option for ejectable seats like military jets have.”
What we know so far
The US-registered Gulfstream G200 jet was en route to Austin, Texas, according to aa.com. It was about 16 nautical miles southwest of La Romana when an emergency was declared due to severe mechanical problems.
The crew then returned to the airport and tried to make an emergency landing. However, the aircraft crashed as it touched down, catching fire and exploding into a fireball. Preliminary reports suggest that two crew members were on board.
The Dominican Institute of Civil Aviation (IDAC) and the Aviation Accident Investigation Commission (CIAA) have said that they are investigating the incident.
“Aviation authorities activated the corresponding protocols and are conducting the necessary investigations to determine the causes of the incident. Both the IDAC and the CIAA will provide additional information as the investigation progresses,” the IDAC said in a statement on social media.
No further details about the tragic crash have been released. Authorities have yet to issue an official statement regarding the cause of the accident.