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

pilot data

CAUTION Glider Activity May - October
 Check FAA NOTAMS for TRK at: https://pilotweb.nas.faa.gov/PilotWeb/
AVOID FLYING between 10 pm - 7 am. Please respect our neighbors.

Truckee Tower Closed. Truckee Tower scheduled to resume operations at 7 am local time. Automated Weather Observation. 0251Z 10005KT 10SM SCT060 20/05 A3011. Class Echo airspace in effect. Common traffic advisory frequency and pilot controlled lighting are available on 120.575. For additional information contact Oakland Center on 127.95. Noise abatement procedures in effect.

KTRK 020535Z AUTO 21003KT 10SM CLR 11/03 A3013 RMK AO2

  • 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. 6,600 ft MSL
(Calculated from last reported Metar)

  • Time: 2025.07.02 0535 UTC
  • Wind: from the SSW (210 degrees) at 3 MPH (3 KT)
  • Visibility: 10 mile(s)
  • Sky: Clear
  • Weather:
  • Temperature: 51 F (11 C)
  • Dew Point: 37 F (3 C)
  • Humidity: 57%
  • Pressure: 30.13 in. Hg (1020 hPa)

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