A frightening tragedy involving a private jet connected to former St. Louis Cardinals MLB star Yadier Molina unfolded on Sunday, resulting in the deaths of two crew members. Molina, 43, shared the heartbreaking news on social media, revealing that the Gulfstream G200 Galaxy aircraft was on its way to Texas to pick up family members and friends when disaster struck.
Thankfully, neither Molina nor any of his loved ones were on board at the time of the crash. However, the pilot and co-pilot who were operating the aircraft tragically lost their lives. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the pilot, co-pilot, and their families during this incredibly difficult time.
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Video of the accident quickly spread online, showing the aircraft attempting to return to the airport after the crew experienced complications during the flight. According to reports, the pilots declared an emergency and tried to bring the plane back safely. Unfortunately, the aircraft was unable to complete the landing.
Witnesses watched in horror as the jet impacted the ground and was immediately engulfed in flames. Emergency crews rushed to the scene and worked to contain the fire, but the two crew members aboard did not survive. Authorities have launched an investigation into the crash as they work to determine exactly what caused the emergency and subsequent accident.