Accident
On October 17, 2016, at approximately 2200 coordinated universal time, an AeroFab, Inc. Lake-250 aircraft, registration N724ST, was substantially damaged when it struck the ocean while on approach to Gregorio Luperón International Airport (POP) in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic.
Aircraft
The aircraft was a Lake-250, manufactured by AeroFab, Inc. No further details about the aircraft's configuration or maintenance history are provided in the source.
Injuries
The pilot and two passengers on board sustained fatal injuries as a result of the accident.
Investigation
The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of the Dominican Republic. The Comisión Investigadora de Accidentes de Aviación of the Junta de Aviación Civil is the responsible authority. Further information can be obtained from their office in Santo Domingo.