Event Sequence
The airplane departed La Romana Airport runway 11 at 1530 local time on a positioning flight to Austin-Bergstrom Airport, Texas. After takeoff, the crew completed a right turn according to departure procedures and continued climbing to an altitude of 8,400 feet. At that point, the crew declared an emergency due to a technical problem, possibly an engine failure.
Emergency Return and Go-Around
The crew was cleared to return for an emergency landing on runway 11. They initiated a left turn and descended towards the airport. The airplane was apparently too high on the glide, so the crew initiated a go-around procedure and continued to the northeast.
Subsequent Attempt and Accident
The crew completed three circuits at an average altitude of 2,700 feet, then started an approach to runway 29. After landing, the airplane deviated to the left, veered off the runway, and entered a grassy area parallel to the runway. Both main landing gears were torn off, and the airplane slid for several hundred meters before bouncing violently, crossing the A2 taxiway before coming to rest. The airplane then burst into flames.
Damage and Casualties
The airplane was destroyed by a post-crash fire. Both pilots, Erick Javier Diago (pilot) and Ruddy Ghazal, were killed.