- What is the fate of N337LR? Did the crew intentionally orchestrate their vanishing?
- Private jet missing after leaving Canouan (Grenadines, SVG)
- Aircraft missing after departure from Canouan on Friday 22.
The enigmatic vanishing of the Gulfstream G-lll private plane, registered as N337LR, has sparked speculation as people seek to uncover a plausible explanation. As of Monday, December 25, here is what St Vincent Times can reveal.
The aircraft departed from Canouan last Friday at 2:27 p.m. for a sightseeing expedition. However, just 7 minutes into the flight, it disappeared from radar.
According to reliable sources, the N337LR aircraft was found to have a flight crew consisting of two individuals and one passenger. Prior information indicated the presence of three passengers and one pilot.
Although the St Vincent Times is unable to disclose specific identities, it can confirm that at least two individuals aboard are of Mexican nationality.
The St Vincent Times has learned that the authorities are aware of the identity of the flight crew and the sole passenger, contrary to previous claims. And background checks are being conducted with external agencies. According to the source, preliminary investigation suggests that N337LR did not vanish by chance.
Inquiries made by the St Vincent Times indicate that N337LR was not detected by radar in neighbouring islands. It can be inferred that the gulf-stream jet that is missing would have deactivated its transponder.
A transponder is an avionic device that integrates the capability to send data and provide responses to requests from Air Traffic Control (ATC) radar stations. However, in contrast to larger aircraft, the N337LR lacks ACARS, resulting in the loss of its position to air traffic control (ATC) when its transponder is not turned on.
ACARS, also known as the Aircraft Communications, Addressing, and Reporting System, facilitates the exchange of automated messages between the aircraft and other entities such as the airline company and manufacturer.
Prior sources stated that N337LR proceeded on a sightseeing expedition from Canouan, with the specific route being undisclosed at that time. The publication can now confirm that the intended flight path would have traversed the northern region of Canouan.
An aviation expert informed the St Vincent Times on Saturday that the missing Gulfstream would take 6 minutes to travel from CIW to the mainland; the N337LR had fuel for over 4 hours.
So now the question is, where was the aircraft heading?
According to another reliable source, the flight plan was deemed illogical. This is because an aircraft of that particular model would not require a four-hour fuel supply for sightseeing purposes, as indicated in the flight plan. According to the source, it is believed that N337LR landed on a private airstrip in South America, potentially in Venezuela, as it is located just one hour away from the Grenadines.
According to information gathered by the St Vincent Times, the DEA (U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration) have been monitoring N337LR for a considerable period of time.
According to the annual reports of the DEA, Gulf-streams aircraft are included in an increasing quantity of ‘narco planes’ employed for the illicit transportation of cocaine from South America. According to the report, these aircraft have the capacity to transport 14 or more passengers across a distance of around 4,000 miles, which makes them well-suited for smuggling purposes. Additionally, they can be operated from relatively basic and clandestine airstrips.
On January 22, 2023, the N337LR was sighted conducting a flight or reactor test, which it aborted departing from Manzanillo (at Maya De Oro International Airport in Mexico). A potential suicidal candidate?
Additionally, we can verify that N337LR is presently available for purchase on AVBUYER.
The missing plane appeared to have changed hands a number of times.
Flightaware data reveals that there are a total of 5 historical and sales records available for N337LR.
