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

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. 0151Z 18008KT 10SM FEW030 SCT160 OVC200 05/M04 A2995. 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. Runway 20 VASI out of service.

KTRK 151235Z AUTO 21009KT 10SM CLR 02/M06 A2992 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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  • Time: 2026.02.15 1235 UTC
  • Wind: from the SSW (210 degrees) at 10 MPH (9 KT)
  • Visibility: 10 mile(s)
  • Sky: Clear
  • Weather:
  • Temperature: 35 F (2 C)
  • Dew Point: 21 F (-6 C)
  • Humidity: 55%
  • Pressure: 29.92 in. Hg (1013 hPa)

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