26 Oct 2023: GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE Commander 690C — MindWinder Aviation — Reno, NV

No fatalitiesReno, NV, United States

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.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Pitch control — Not attained/maintainedPilotInstructor/check pilot