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Aviation Incident: Aircraft Disappears from Radar and Crashes into Sea (N337LR)

Canouan, Saint Vincent and GrenadinesTakeoff (climb)

On December 22, 2023, a Gulfstream GIII (registration N337LR) operated by Jetsteam Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Canouan, Saint Vincent and Grenadines during takeoff. 4 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft carrying a pilot and three passengers disappeared from radar shortly after departing Canouan Airport and crashed into the sea. The operation was suspected to be illegal and monitored by the DEA.

Incident Overview and Timeline An aircraft departed from Canouan Airport at 1427 local time on a local flight. The aircraft was carrying one pilot and three passengers. Approximately six minutes after takeoff, the aircraft disappeared from radar screens. Two minutes later, at 1435 local time, the aircraft crashed into the sea. ## Investigation and Operational Context It is unclear whether the wreckage of the aircraft was found. The aircraft's operations were apparently monitored by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for some time. Investigators believe the pilot may have switched off the transponder after takeoff. The operation was suspected to be illegal.

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