Accident · 2023-10-26
What the record says
- Event date
- 2023-10-26
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Serious injury
- Aircraft
- GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE Commander 690C (N840KB)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- NorCal Aero, LLC. Matched by aircraft (N-number)
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.
Source: NTSB case WPR24LA025Flight crew
Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot pilot flying | Commercial | Airplane | 55 | Class 1 (2023-09-26) | 3,905.6 total · 3,512 as PIC · 70 last 90 days |
| Check pilot | Airline transport pilot | Airplane | 62 | Class 2 (2023-02-15) | 6,461 total · 1,200 in this make/model · 4,700 as PIC · 161 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.