Accidents
Spoiler Issue May Be Factor in Fatal GIV-SP Crash
A preliminary report indicates asymmetrical spoiler deployment may be a factor in the December 15 crash of a Gulfstream IV-SP in the Dominican Republic.

A preliminary report indicates asymmetrical spoiler deployment may be a factor in the December 15 crash of a Gulfstream IV-SP in the Dominican Republic. The two pilots, cabin attendant, and six passengers were killed in the accident. Registered as HI-1050 to Helidosa Aviation Group, the twinjet was operating under Dominican Part 135 regulations on a planned charter flight to Orlando, Florida.