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October 17, 2016 · Aerofab LAKE LA 250 NO Series · N724ST

Puerto Plata, DO

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 17, 2016
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (3 fatalities)
Location
Puerto Plata, DO
Aircraft
Aerofab LAKE LA 250 NO Series
Tail Number
N724ST
Operator
Dwn Air Services
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA17WA090

On October 17, 2016, about 2200 coordinated universal time, an AeroFab, Inc. Lake-250, N724ST, was substantially damaged when it impacted the ocean while on approach to Gregorio Luperón International Airport (POP), Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. The pilot and two passengers were fatally injured.The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of the Dominican Republic. Further information can be obtained from: Comisión Investigadora de Accidentes de Aviación Junta de Aviación Civil Calle José Joaquín Pérez no. 104, Gazcue Santo Domingo República Dominicana Tel.: (1) 809 689-4167 E-mail: ciaa.jac@gmail.com Website: www.ciaa.gob.do Fax: (1) 809 221-8616

Full Narrative

On October 17, 2016, about 2200 coordinated universal time, an AeroFab, Inc. Lake-250, N724ST, was substantially damaged when it impacted the ocean while on approach to Gregorio Luperón International Airport (POP), Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. The pilot and two passengers were fatally injured.The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of the Dominican Republic. Further information can be obtained from: Comisión Investigadora de Accidentes de Aviación Junta de Aviación Civil Calle José Joaquín Pérez no. 104, Gazcue Santo Domingo República Dominicana Tel.: (1) 809 689-4167 E-mail: ciaa.jac@gmail.com Website: www.ciaa.gob.do Fax: (1) 809 221-8616

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time22:00 UTC
Nearest AirportGregorio Luperón International (5nm WNW)
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireUnknown
Aircraft ExplosionUnknown

Aircraft

AircraftAerofab LAKE LA 250 NO Series
Tail NumberN724ST
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDwn Air Services
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540 SER · Reciprocating · 250
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary3 injuries (3 fatalities)
Fatal3
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total3

Conditions

ConditionsUnknown
LightDusk
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0

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