NTSB Assists Dominican Republic Investigation of 2018 Piper PA25 Accident

Notification and Assistance Role on November 14, 2018, the government of the Dominican Republic notified the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of an accident involving a Piper PA25 airplane. The notification triggered the NTSB's role as a supporting agency in the foreign-led investigation. In response, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of the Dominican Republic. This assistance was provided under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, which governs international accident and incident investigations. The source does not specify the aircraft's registration, operator, exact location, or cause. All investigative information is to be released by the government of the Dominican Republic.