Incident Overview
On September 2, 2025, at approximately 1245 Pacific daylight time, a Gulfstream Aerospace G-V, registration N820MS, sustained substantial damage during an incident at Portland, Oregon. The aircraft, operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight, had three occupants on board: a pilot, a co-pilot, and a passenger. None were injured.
Sequence of Events
According to the flight crew, after landing at Portland International Airport (PDX), the airplane was taxied to a fixed-based operator to disembark two passengers and refuel. A passenger then boarded, and the crew conducted a preflight inspection and prepared for departure.
During engine start, the pilot noted a low indication on the hydraulic oil pressure gauge for the number 2 engine. He activated the power transfer unit (PTU) in response. Upon PTU activation, the nose landing gear retracted, causing the forward fuselage to impact the ground. The forward pressure bulkhead sustained substantial damage.
Aftermath
The flight crew performed an emergency engine shutdown. All occupants exited the airplane through the aft baggage door. The aircraft was secured for further examination.
Examination
The airplane was secured for further examination. No additional details regarding the examination have been released.