# Gulfstream Aerospace 840

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 3980400
- Manufacturer (registry): GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE
- Model: 840
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 2 · Turbo-prop
- Seats: 11
- Weight class: 20,000 lb and over
- Certification: Type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 1
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/gulfstream-aerospace-840

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

None matched.

## Registered aircraft (1)

- [N840KB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N840KB): [Orion Aerial LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ORION%20AERIAL%20LLC), [Grass Valley, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Grass%20Valley), built 1980, S/N 11640

## NTSB investigations (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB WPR24LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA025), Oct 26, 2023: Gulfstream Aerospace Commander 690C (N840KB), Reno, NV, substantial damage. 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.

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20231026019099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231026019099A), Oct 26, 2023: Gulfstream Aerospace 840 (N840KB), Reno, NV, Substantial damage. A new hire training orientation flight was being conducted. During the approach for landing, the approach speed was too fast, so a go around was initiated. A…

## The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

- [Gulfstream Turbo Commander 840](https://openairdocs.org/model/gulfstream-turbo-commander-840): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 3980542
- [Potez 840](https://openairdocs.org/model/potez-840): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 7290102

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