Incident
A twin-engine aircraft crashed in a wooded area shortly after taking off from Constanza-14 de Junio Airport. The aircraft was en route to Las Américas Airport in Santo Domingo. Witnesses reported that the aircraft went out of control before impacting the ground and bursting into flames. The wreckage was discovered near the village of Tireo, approximately 3 kilometers northeast of the airport.
Aftermath
The aircraft was destroyed in the crash and subsequent fire. Both occupants were killed. Emergency services responded to the scene, but the intensity of the fire prevented immediate rescue. The remains of the aircraft and the victims were recovered.
Investigation
The exact circumstances leading to the accident remain unclear. Investigators noted that the flight is believed to have been illegal. During the examination of the wreckage, authorities recovered a load of 11 of cocaine. The presence of the narcotics has prompted further investigation into the nature of the flight. No other details about the aircraft's operator, registration, or the identities of the occupants have been disclosed.