2021 Punta Caucedo Gulfstream G-IVSP crash
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.jpg) HI1050, the aircraft involved in the accident | |
| Accident | |
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| Date | 15 December 2021 |
| Summary | Crashed shortly after takeoff, under investigation |
| Site | Las Américas International Airport, Punta Caucedo, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
| Aircraft | |
| Aircraft type | Gulfstream G-IVSP |
| Operator | Helidosa Aviation Group |
| Registration | HI1050 |
| Flight origin | La Isabela International Airport, Dominican Republic |
| Stopover | Orlando International Airport, United States |
| Destination | Appleton International Airport, United States |
| Occupants | 9 |
| Passengers | 6 |
| Crew | 3 |
| Fatalities | 9 |
| Survivors | 0 |
The 2021 Punta Caucedo Gulfstream G-IVSP crash occurred on 15 December 2021, involving a private flight operated by the Dominican company Helidosa Aviation Group. The aircraft departed from Joaquin Balaguer International Airport in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, bound for Orlando International Airport, Florida, United States.[1] Approximately 16 minutes after takeoff, it crashed near Las Américas International Airport, Punta Caucedo, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. All nine occupants aboard—three crew members and six passengers—were killed, including Puerto Rican music producer José Ángel Hernández, professionally known as Flow La Movie.[2][3][4]
Accident
[edit]On December 15, 2021, a Gulfstream IV registered as HI1050, departed Santo Domingo's La Isabella International Airport, en route to Orlando, Florida, before diverting to Las Americas International airport where the aircraft crashed upon an attempted landing. Nine casualties were reported and no survivors.[5]
Investigation
[edit]The investigation into the December 15, 2021 crash of a Gulfstream GIV-SP operated by Helidosa Aviation Group revealed that the primary cause was a maintenance error in which hydraulic lines for the right-wing ground spoiler actuators were incorrectly connected, resulting in asymmetrical spoiler deployment during flight. This malfunction created severe aerodynamic instability, rendering the aircraft uncontrollable, particularly during the critical low-speed approach phase of an emergency landing. Despite the crew's efforts to manage the situation and safely land the aircraft, the imbalance caused a loss of control, leading to the fatal crash. Contributing factors included inadequate maintenance procedures and potential distractions from repeated communications with ground staff during the emergency. To address the root cause, the aircraft manufacturer implemented design modifications to the hydraulic connections to prevent similar errors and issued procedural recommendations to improve maintenance practices.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "All aboard plane killed after crash at Santo Domingo airport". Telemundo47. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 29 April 2025.
- ^ "Flow La Movie and his family among 9 dead in Dominican Republic plane crash, the Latin artist was 38". Hola. 15 December 2021.
- ^ "Flow La Movie's Death Mourned by J Balvin, Juan Magan & More". Billboard. 16 December 2021. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
- ^ Hasbun, Jessica (16 December 2021). "Music producer 'Flow La Movie' among 9 killed in Dominican Republic private jet crash". CNN. Retrieved 29 April 2025.
- ^ a b "ASN Aircraft accident Gulfstream G-IVSP HI1050 Santo Domingo-Las Américas International Airport (SDQ)". aviation-safety.net. Retrieved 1 January 2024.