La Romana International Airport (LRM/MDLR) → Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, TX (AUS/KAUS)
Flight / Schedule
La Romana International Airport (LRM/MDLR) → Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, TX (AUS/KAUS)
Aircraft
Gulfstream G200Registration
N318JF
MSN
093
Year of Manufacture
2004
Operator
Aibonito Aviation LLCDate
June 7, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Ferry/positioning
Flight Phase
Landing
Crash Site
Destroyed
Crash Location
La Romana International Airport (LRM/MDLR), La Romana -
Region
Caribbean • Dominican Republic
Coordinates
18.4524°, -68.9118°
Narrative Report
On June 7, 2026 at 12:00 AM, La Romana International Airport (LRM/MDLR) → Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, TX (AUS/KAUS) experienced a crash involving Gulfstream G200, operated by Aibonito Aviation LLC, with the event recorded near La Romana International Airport (LRM/MDLR), La Romana -.
The flight was categorized as ferry/positioning and the reported phase was landing at a destroyed crash site.
2 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated.
other fatalities: 0.
A Gulfstream G200, N318JF, was destroyed when it crashed during an attempted emergency landing on runway 29 at La Romana International Airport (LRM/MDLR), Dominican Republic. Both pilots were killed. The flight crew reported an inflight emergency (appears to be a failure of one of the engines) and their intent to return back to the airport. ADS-B data indicate that the aircraft took off from runway 11 at LRM about 19:30 UTC, making a right hand turn until it flew a 300° track. At 19:35 it began two left-hand turns and appeared to be lining up for runway 11 for an emergency landing. AD-B data is missing for about four minutes and the aircraft was then tracked circling to the north-west of the airport. After completing four left-hand turns, the aircraft lined up for an emergency landing on runway 29. Weather data at the time of landing, 20:10 UTC, indicate am 8.7 kts tailwind component. Videos of the accident sequence appear to show the aircraft veering to the left after landing. The main undercarriage collapsed as the aircraft slid across the grass next to the runway. The no.1 engine can be seen separating from the fuselage. The aircraft then burst into flames when the wing fuel tanks ruptured.
Aircraft reference details include registration N318JF, MSN 093, year of manufacture 2004.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 18.4524°, -68.9118°.
Fatalities
Total
2
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
A Gulfstream G200, N318JF, was destroyed when it crashed during an attempted emergency landing on runway 29 at La Romana International Airport (LRM/MDLR), Dominican Republic. Both pilots were killed. The flight crew reported an inflight emergency (appears to be a failure of one of the engines) and their intent to return back to the airport. ADS-B data indicate that the aircraft took off from runway 11 at LRM about 19:30 UTC, making a right hand turn until it flew a 300° track. At 19:35 it began two left-hand turns and appeared to be lining up for runway 11 for an emergency landing. AD-B data is missing for about four minutes and the aircraft was then tracked circling to the north-west of the airport. After completing four left-hand turns, the aircraft lined up for an emergency landing on runway 29. Weather data at the time of landing, 20:10 UTC, indicate am 8.7 kts tailwind component. Videos of the accident sequence appear to show the aircraft veering to the left after landing. The main undercarriage collapsed as the aircraft slid across the grass next to the runway. The no.1 engine can be seen separating from the fuselage. The aircraft then burst into flames when the wing fuel tanks ruptured.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
—
Passengers On Board
—
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
—
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
La Romana International Airport (LRM/MDLR) → Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, TX (AUS/KAUS)
Operator
Aibonito Aviation LLCFlight Type
Ferry/positioning
Flight Phase
Landing
Crash Site
Destroyed
Region / Country
Caribbean • Dominican Republic
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