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Florida bound plane crashes in Dominican Republic, music producer Flow La Movie among American citizens killed
A private jet carrying 2 crew members and 7 passengers crashed in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Wednesday, killing all 9 people on board.
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A private jet carrying nine people – including six American citizens and Puerto Rican music producer Flow La Movie – crashed in the Dominican Republic Wednesday shortly after takeoff, killing all on board.
The Gulfstream GIVSP plane left El Higüero airport en route to Miami before seeking to land at Las Americas International Airport in the Dominican Republic's capital, Santo Domingo, according to Helidosa Aviation Group, the company operating the jet.
In a statement, the company said "this accident causes us great pain and regret", adding that it asks for "solidarity to support the affected families who, together with us, are going through this very difficult time."
Dominican Republic National Police confirmed to Fox News that six American citizens were among those killed. Among them was Puerto Rican music producer Flow La Movie, police said.
José Ángel Hernández, 38, better known as Flow La Movie, produced Urban Latin songs such as "Te Boté" sung by Bad Bunny and Ozuna. He also produced "La Jeepeta" by Nio Garcia, Brray and Juanka and "Wow Remix," in which artists Bryant Myers, Arcangel, Nicky Jam, El Alfa and Darell participated.
Helidosa Aviation said Hernandez was accompanied by six relatives and colleagues. It identified them as Debbie Von Marie Jimenez Garcia, Keilyan Hernandez, Hayden Hernandez, Yeilianys Jeishlimar Melendez Jimenez and Jesiel Yabdiel Silva. The crew members were Luis Alberto Eljuri and Víctor Emilio Herrera, the company said.
There were no immediate details as to why the pilots aborted the flight or possible causes of the crash.