Gulfstream V Excursions Off Runway in Cabo — But It’s No Longer Jay Z’s Jet

On April 10, 2025, a Gulfstream V, tail number N1948Z, veered off runway 29 during landing at Cabo San Lucas International Airport (MMSL) after a flight from Teterboro Airport (TEB).

The incident quickly stirred buzz online—not just because of the runway excursion, but because of who people thought the jet belonged to.

Let’s Set the Record Straight:

This jet was formerly registered as N444SC, a tail number many associated with Shawn Carter (SC)—better known as Jay Z. Fans have pointed out the connection to his album 4:44 and surfaced old photos of him posing with the aircraft.

So yes, Jay Z was connected to this jet. But as of March 28, 2025, that connection officially ended. The aircraft was sold just two weeks before the Cabo landing and re-registered as N1948Z. It’s now under a new trust-managed ownership, and Jay Z has no involvement with it today.

The Jet Itself

This 2000 Gulfstream G-V (Serial #V-600) is a long-range luxury aircraft built for serious travel. Some highlights:

• 7,971 total flight hours, 2,919 total landings
• Twin Rolls-Royce BR710A1-10 engines with full CorporateCare
• Executive interior: dual aft divans, mid-cabin conference area, full galley, LED lighting
• Honeywell avionics suite with HUD, Enhanced Vision, Triple FMS, and ADS-B Out

The aircraft had previously been under lease to PUMA North America, Inc. until its full sale in late March 2025.

What Happened in Cabo?

Details are still emerging. The jet reportedly excursioned from the runway during landing, but as of now, no official cause or additional information has been released.

Final Word

While the tail number N444SC and Jay Z’s past association with the jet helped it go viral, the facts are clear: this is no longer his aircraft, and the timing of the sale—just 13 days before the incident—makes that definitive.