Two Pilots Feared Dead as Gulfstream Jet Explodes on Dominican Runway

Two pilots are feared dead after a Gulfstream private jet erupted into a massive fireball during an emergency landing at La Romana International Airport in the Dominican Republic. The US-registered aircraft, operated by an executive aviation company, was returning from La Romana to Austin, Texas, after reporting mechanical issues. The jet skidded across the runway and burst into flames, forcing airport operations to halt as firefighters fought the blaze. Local media reported there were no passengers onboard; the pilots were the sole occupants. Dominican authorities launched a full investigation into the causes with mechanical failure suspected during a turn.