N840KB

Substantial
Serious

GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE Commander 690CS/N: 11640

Summary

On October 26, 2023, a Gulfstream Aerospace Commander 690C (N840KB) was involved in an accident near Reno, NV. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot applicant’s excessive nose down pitch, and the check pilot’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in an impact with terrain.

This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR24LA025. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N840KB.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, October 26, 2023
NTSB Number
WPR24LA025
Location
Reno, NV
Event ID
20231030193324
Coordinates
39.670000, -119.880000
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot applicant’s excessive nose down pitch, and the check pilot’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in an impact with terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE
Serial Number
11640
Engine Type
Turbo-prop
Year Built
1980
Model / ICAO
Commander 690C
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2
Seats
11
FAA Model
840

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
ORION AERIAL LLC
Address
15425 BEYERS LN
City
GRASS VALLEY
State / Zip Code
CA 95949-7666
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR24LA025