MLB legend Yadier Molina is at the center of some absolutely devastating news today after it was reported that his private jet has crashed and burst into flames. Video captured the entire incident and it has shocked fans across the league.
Here are the devastating details.
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Yadier Molina’s Private Jet Crashes In Deadly Incident
On Sunday, June 7, authorities reported that a plane on its way to pick up former MLB player Yadier Molina and his family in Texas crashed in the Dominican Republic.
According to a statement from La Romana International Airport, both the pilot and co-pilot were killed in the accident.
“An accident occurred on Sunday afternoon at La Romana International Airport involving the crash of a private aircraft, a Gulfstream 200, registration N318JF,” the statement (originally posted in Spanish) said.
“The plane was crewed by pilot Erick Javier Diago and co-pilot Ruddy Ghazal, both of American nationality and the only occupants of the flight, which was headed to the city of Austin, Texas, in the United States.”
After taking off, the plane experienced problems and returned to the airport to attempt an emergency landing before crashing.
According to the video of the crash, the jet landed hard on the runway, bounced several times into the air, and then crashed into the ground. The fuselage is then consumed by fire:
WATCH: The pilot and co-pilot of a G200 executive jet were killed following an accident at La Romana International Airport.
The aircraft, which had departed for Austin, Texas, reported technical problems and declared an emergency approximately 16 nautical miles southwest of La… pic.twitter.com/DB8SBL3abj
— Breaking Aviation News & Videos (@aviationbrk) June 8, 2026
In an Instagram Stories post that has since expired, Molina, 43, confirmed the plane was on its way to pick him and others up in Austin.
“My condolences to the pilots and their families,” Molina wrote. “This plane was on its way to pick up me, my family, and friends in Texas to return to Puerto Rico. This is all so heartbreaking.”
Our thoughts and prayers are with all those who were impacted by this tragic event.
