Gulfstream GIV crash, Dec 15, 2021 (9 killed), Santo Domi...
Gulfstream GIV accident on December 15, 2021 near Santo Domingo-Las Américas, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic with 9 fatalities. Cause: Preliminary...
- Date: December 15, 2021
- Aircraft: Gulfstream GIV
- Location: Santo Domingo-Las Américas, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
- Fatalities: 9
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Preliminary finding of a maintenance error, with hydraulic lines of the right wing ground spoiler actuators connected incorrectly, causing asymmetric spoiler deployment. Contributing were inadequate maintenance procedures and possible distractions.
A Helidosa Gulfstream IV SP left La Isabela for Orlando and the crew reported controllability problems soon after takeoff. They diverted to Las Americas airport, but the jet struck trees short of the runway about 16 minutes after departure and burned, killing all nine on board. The preliminary report points to a maintenance error with the right wing ground spoiler actuators.