NTSB Preliminary Jet Crash Report

Aug 13, 2021

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released its preliminary report on the July 26, 2021 Challenger 605 accident in Truckee, CA.
➤ NTSB Preliminary Aviation Accident Report

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Truckee Tower information Lima 2351Z. 19020G29KT 7SM -DZ SCT035 BKN041 BKN055 06/00 A2980. RNAV Runway 20 approach in use. Landing and departing runways 29 and 20. Runway 20 VASI out of service. Noise abatement procedures in effect. Readback all runway assignments and hold short instructions. Advise on initial contact you have information Lima.

KTRK 112350Z 19019G29KT 7SM -DZ SCT035 BKN041 BKN055 07/00 A2980

  • Elevation: 5,901 ft MSL
  • City: Truckee, California
  • Sectional Chart: San Francisco
  • Flight Service: Reno FSS
  • Fuel: 100LL, SAF JET A +Prist

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Recent Density Altitude: Approx. 6,500 ft MSL
(Calculated from last reported Metar)

  • Time: 2026.04.11 2350 UTC
  • Wind: from the S (190 degrees) at 22 MPH (19 KT) gusting to 33 MPH (29 KT)
  • Visibility: 7 mile(s)
  • Sky: Mostly Cloudy
  • Weather: Light Drizzle
  • Temperature: 44 F (7 C)
  • Dew Point: 32 F (0 C)
  • Humidity: 60%
  • Pressure: 29.8 in. Hg (1009 hPa)

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