Uncalculated Risk

“Uncalculated Risk” is the final mission in the Dom Beasley Extreme Sports series in Grand Theft Auto V. In this mission, Franklin and Dom attempt an extreme stunt involving skydiving from a helicopter onto a construction crane in downtown Los Santos. This mission takes a dark turn, bringing a tragic end to Dom’s reckless pursuit of thrills.

Mission Overview

In “Uncalculated Risk,” Dom invites Franklin to his most dangerous stunt yet—parachuting from a helicopter onto a narrow crane in the middle of a construction site in Los Santos. As always, Dom’s enthusiasm knows no bounds, but this time the mission results in a tragic accident that brings his extreme sports adventures to a fatal end.

Objectives

  • Meet Dom at the designated location near the construction site in Downtown Los Santos.
  • Get into the helicopter with Dom.
  • Jump from the helicopter and parachute toward the crane.
  • Witness Dom’s fate after attempting the jump.

Setting

This mission takes place in the heart of Los Santos, where Dom has planned his riskiest stunt yet. The towering crane looms over the construction site, and the city skyline serves as the backdrop for the jump. Players will experience both the thrill of skydiving and the emotional weight of the mission’s conclusion.

Walkthrough

Objective 1: Meet Dom

  • Go to the Location: The mission begins when Franklin meets Dom at a construction site in Downtown Los Santos. Dom is excited and ready for his next adrenaline-pumping stunt, despite the dangers.
  • Dialogue: Dom explains the plan: parachuting from a helicopter onto the narrow arm of a crane. Despite Franklin’s reservations, Dom is determined to pull off the stunt.

Objective 2: Get into the Helicopter

  • Board the Helicopter: After the conversation, Franklin and Dom board the helicopter, which takes them high above the construction site. The helicopter flies over the city, setting up the jump.
  • Prepare for the Jump: Once the helicopter reaches altitude, Franklin and Dom prepare to jump. Players must time the jump carefully as they descend toward the crane.

Objective 3: Parachute to the Crane

  • Jump from the Helicopter: Franklin and Dom jump from the helicopter and deploy their parachutes. The goal is to land on the crane, which is perched high above the city.
  • Control the Parachute: Players must carefully control Franklin’s descent and aim for the narrow surface of the crane. Precision is key to successfully landing without missing the target.

Objective 4: Witness Dom’s Fate

  • Dom’s Final Moment: After landing on the crane, Franklin watches as Dom attempts his own landing. Unfortunately, Dom miscalculates and falls to his death, bringing a tragic end to his extreme sports lifestyle.
  • Reflect on the Consequences: The mission ends with Franklin reflecting on Dom’s reckless behavior and the ultimate price of living life on the edge.

Mission Conclusion

  • Cutscene: A cutscene follows the mission, showing Dom’s final moments and Franklin’s reaction to the fatal accident. The cutscene highlights the dangers of Dom’s lifestyle and serves as a sobering conclusion to his story.
  • Rewards: Completing this mission marks the end of the Dom Beasley mission series. While there are no monetary rewards, the mission offers character development for Franklin and closure for Dom’s story.

Trivia

  • This mission concludes the Dom Beasley storyline, marking a tragic end to Dom’s pursuit of extreme sports.
  • “Uncalculated Risk” is a play on words, referring to both the reckless nature of Dom’s stunt and the financial term, continuing the naming theme of previous Dom Missions.
  • Dom’s death serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of living without limits, contrasting with Franklin’s more grounded perspective.
Uncalculated Risk GTA V
Mission Name Uncalculated Risk
Playable Characters Franklin Clinton
Primary Objective Parachute onto a crane
Location Downtown Los Santos
Mission Type Side Mission (Strangers and Freaks)
Difficulty High
Time Limit None
Required Equipment Parachute
Enemies None
Cutscenes 1 cutscene before and after the mission
Rewards Completion of Dom Beasley mission series
Replayable Yes
Mission Fail Conditions Franklin dies, Failing to land on the crane