N456FXGULFSTREAM AEROSPACE GIV-X (G450)2022-12-24 NTSB Accident Report

Unknown
Serious

GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE GIV-X (G450)S/N: 4132

Summary

On December 24, 2022, a Gulfstream Aerospace GIV-X (G450) (N456FX) was involved in an accident near Miami, FL. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, with 12 people uninjured out of 13 aboard.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: An unanticipated encounter with convective induced turbulence from developing cumulus clouds below the flight path, which produced strong updrafts and downdrafts.

This accident is documented in NTSB report DCA23LA107. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N456FX.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, December 24, 2022
NTSB Number
DCA23LA107
Location
Miami, FL
Event ID
20221229106510
Coordinates
24.280000, -74.380000
Aircraft Damage
Unknown
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
12
Total Aboard
13

Probable Cause and Findings

An unanticipated encounter with convective induced turbulence from developing cumulus clouds below the flight path, which produced strong updrafts and downdrafts.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE
Serial Number
4132
Engine Type
Turbo-fan
Year Built
2008
Model / ICAO
GIV-X (G450)GLF4
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2
Seats
22
FAA Model
GIV-X (G450)

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
FLEXJET LLC
Address
26180 CURTISS WRIGHT PKWY
City
CLEVELAND
State / Zip Code
OH 44143-1453
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DCA23LA107