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October 26, 2023 · Gulfstream Aerospace Commander 690C · N840KB
Reno, NV
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 26, 2023
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Location
Reno, NV
Aircraft
Gulfstream Aerospace Commander 690C (1980)
Tail Number
N840KB
Operator
Mindwinder Aviation
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR24LA025
The check pilot of the multi engine airplane reported that he was conducting a familiarization flight with a pilot that his company was in the process of hiring (pilot applicant.) On final approach, at approximately 100 ft above ground level, the pilot applicant made a pitch adjustment and the airplane’s nose pitched down excessively. Both pilots pulled back on the yokes to arrest the descent, but the airplane impacted terrain short of the runway, which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing and fuselage. The check pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot applicant’s excessive nose down pitch, and the check pilot’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in an impact with terrain.
Full Narrative
The check pilot of the multi engine airplane reported that he was conducting a familiarization flight with a pilot that his company was in the process of hiring (pilot applicant.) On final approach, at approximately 100 ft above ground level, the pilot applicant made a pitch adjustment and the airplane’s nose pitched down excessively. Both pilots pulled back on the yokes to arrest the descent, but the airplane impacted terrain short of the runway, which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing and fuselage. The check pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:02 PDT
Nearest AirportReno/Stead (0.7nm SW)
Runway08
Runway Length7608 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGulfstream Aerospace Commander 690C
Tail NumberN840KB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMindwinder Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsHoneywell · TPE331-10T-51 · Turboprop · 717 | Honeywell · TPE331-10T-51 · Turboprop · 717
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 62 · Second Class · Serious
Crew 2Age 55 · First Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46 F / 21 F
Altimeter30.13 inHg
Observation Time15:15
Weather SourceWFAC