Circumstances
The pilot was flying a Cessna TR182RG back to Reno Cannon Airport, an airport characterized by a frequent mix of light general aviation aircraft and heavy turbine air carrier operations. The pilot had acquired the majority of his terminal experience in and around the Reno Cannon Airport.
Approach and Traffic Advisories
Approaching the airport under a VFR flight plan and in visual meteorological conditions, the pilot was issued traffic advisories on three occasions referencing a Frontier Boeing 737. The pilot twice confirmed the jet in sight.
Witness Observations
Witnesses reported observing the aircraft roll rapidly into a steep descending nose low attitude and collide with the terrain while in close trail behind the Boeing 737.
Investigation
The accident investigation is ongoing. No further details have been released at this time.