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Key takeaways

Prepare before the opening marker and treat each objective update as a checkpoint.

• Primary goal Michael shoots down a private jet for Martin Madrazo while Trevor races to recover its files.
• Protect mission-critical assets Avoid unnecessary vehicle damage, friendly fire, or abandoning a required target outside the objective radius.
• Use protagonist abilities Use Franklin for precision driving, Michael for controlled gunfights, and Trevor for high-damage combat whenever the mission makes them available.
• Do not rush the final marker Clear pursuit conditions and keep required characters or vehicles together before entering extraction.

Overview

Michael shoots down a private jet for Martin Madrazo while Trevor races to recover its files.

Michael shoots down a private jet for Martin Madrazo while Trevor races to recover its files.

This Story Mode mission advances the protagonists’ connected storyline. Some neighboring missions can become available simultaneously, so the exact play order may vary.

The walkthrough below separates travel, setup, combat, pursuit, and extraction checkpoints so a failed section can be diagnosed without repeating the same mistake.

Characters in this mission

• Michael De Santa
• Trevor Philips
• Martin Madrazo

Where this sits

Requirements and recommended loadout

Enter with mission-appropriate ammunition, armor, and a vehicle that can survive the opening travel phase.

• RequiredComplete the preceding story unlocks
• RecommendedFull body armor and stocked ammunitionParticularly valuable for missions marked moderate or hard.
• RecommendedAccurate mid-range weaponA rifle or stable automatic weapon handles most outdoor gunfights.
• OptionalClose-range backupUseful inside buildings, alleys, and vehicles.
• RecommendedSave the relevant protagonist abilityUse it for the most difficult chase, driving, or combat checkpoint.

Objectives

1. Meet Madrazo and collect the specialized rifle
2. Drive Michael to the observatory firing position
3. Track the jet and hit the marked engine repeatedly
4. Switch to Trevor and follow the falling aircraft by motorcycle
5. Navigate the terrain without losing the crash route
6. Reach the wreck and recover the files
7. Eliminate the survivor and leave the area
8. Regroup after Trevor’s confrontation with Madrazo

Detailed walkthrough

1. 01

   Meet Madrazo and collect the specialized rifle

   Meet Madrazo and collect the specialized rifle

   Meet Madrazo and collect the specialized rifle. Approach from the safest side, clear immediate threats, and wait for the possession or collection confirmation before moving to extraction. Once the checkpoint registers, immediately orient toward the next marked objective.

   TipBefore triggering the opening marker, restock armor and ammunition if the mission is expected to involve combat.

   Checkpoint
2. 02

   Drive Michael to the observatory firing position

   Drive Michael to the observatory firing position

   Drive Michael to the observatory firing position. Use the minimap to anticipate turns, preserve the mission vehicle, and prioritize keeping visual contact over risky shortcuts. Once the checkpoint registers, immediately orient toward the next marked objective.

   Checkpoint
3. 03

   Track the jet and hit the marked engine repeatedly

   Track the jet and hit the marked engine repeatedly

   Track the jet and hit the marked engine repeatedly. Follow the marked route and wait for the objective prompt to update before leaving the area. Once the checkpoint registers, immediately orient toward the next marked objective.

4. 04

   Switch to Trevor and follow the falling aircraft by motorcycle

   Switch to Trevor and follow the falling aircraft by motorcycle

   Switch to Trevor and follow the falling aircraft by motorcycle. Make small control inputs, maintain safe altitude, and line up the next checkpoint early instead of correcting sharply at the last moment. Once the checkpoint registers, immediately orient toward the next marked objective.

   Checkpoint
5. 05

   Navigate the terrain without losing the crash route

   Navigate the terrain without losing the crash route

   Navigate the terrain without losing the crash route. Follow the marked route and wait for the objective prompt to update before leaving the area. Once the checkpoint registers, immediately orient toward the next marked objective.

6. 06

   Reach the wreck and recover the files

   Reach the wreck and recover the files

   Reach the wreck and recover the files. Approach from the safest side, clear immediate threats, and wait for the possession or collection confirmation before moving to extraction. Once the checkpoint registers, immediately orient toward the next marked objective.

   Checkpoint
7. 07

   Eliminate the survivor and leave the area

   Eliminate the survivor and leave the area

   Eliminate the survivor and leave the area. Break line of sight before hiding, avoid main roads where new units spawn ahead, and remain outside vision cones until the wanted level clears. Once the checkpoint registers, immediately orient toward the next marked objective.

8. 08

   Regroup after Trevor’s confrontation with Madrazo

   Regroup after Trevor’s confrontation with Madrazo

   Regroup after Trevor’s confrontation with Madrazo. Follow the marked route and wait for the objective prompt to update before leaving the area. Remain in the final marker until the mission-complete transition begins.

   Checkpoint

Difficult sections and useful strategies

Completion checklist

• Meet Madrazo and collect the specialized rifleCheckpoint 1
• Drive Michael to the observatory firing positionCheckpoint 2
• Track the jet and hit the marked engine repeatedlyCheckpoint 3
• Switch to Trevor and follow the falling aircraft by motorcycleCheckpoint 4
• Navigate the terrain without losing the crash routeCheckpoint 5
• Reach the wreck and recover the filesCheckpoint 6
• Eliminate the survivor and leave the areaCheckpoint 7
• Regroup after Trevor’s confrontation with MadrazoFinal completion condition

Failure conditions and checkpoints

• A required protagonist, ally, or protected target dies.Restart from the most recent mission checkpoint.
• A mission-critical vehicle is destroyed, abandoned, or leaves the playable route.Use the restart option rather than continuing in an unmarked replacement.
• The target escapes or a timed objective expires.Prioritize route discipline and the primary objective over optional combat.
• The player is wasted or all shared team lives are exhausted.Story Mode reloads the latest checkpoint.

Rewards and aftermath

• Mission completion and progression
  Unlocks the next related story activity, contact, property, or preparation where applicable.

Sources and verification

• GTA Base — GTA V missions list and walkthrough index — verified 2026-08-04 — GTA Base
• GTA V Wiki — Story Missions — verified 2026-08-04 — GTA V Wiki
• Codex model knowledge — detailed step expansion pending editorial gameplay review — Internal editorial