Preliminary information
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: [email protected]
Website: www.ciaa.gob.do
Fax: (1) 809 221-8616
Text from the NTSB; a preliminary report can change and names no cause. Open the NTSB docket for ERA17WA090 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Oct 17, 2016
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Puerto Plata, DO
- Nearest airport
- Gregorio Luperón International (POP)
- Highest injury
- Fatal
- Fatal injuries
- 3
- Light
- Dusk
Aerofab Inc LAKE LA 250
- N-number
- N724ST
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Non-US, non-commercial
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.