Update: FAA says Dewees crash involved flying boat

The Federal Aviation Administration said this morning the crash that killed two on Dewees Island Wednesday evening involved a "light sport aircraft."

First descriptions of the craft described it as a inflatable raft with a parasailing wing attached. FAA Spokeswoman Kathleen Berger said inspectors have determind the craft is essentially a flying boat like the sort sold by Aliseo.

The FAA has a document that provides more information on light sport aircraft.

Read more about the Dewees Island crash.

An FAA investigator is at the scene this morning. Bergen said the aircraft was not registered, but light sport aircraft are supposed to be registered with the FAA.

The Post and Courier identified the victims as Mount Pleasant residents Lucas Smith and Carly Donohue. Donohue's Facebook page apparently shows a photo of the reported aircraft.