Aircraft model · Fixed wing multi engine · Airplane · registry code 3970404

Manufacturer (registry)
GULFSTREAM AM CORP COMM DIV
Model
690C
Registry code
3970404
Registered
14 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing multi engine
Engines
2 · Turbo-prop
Seats
11
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDS2A4
Holder
Twin Commander Aircraft LLC

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

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Aircraft by year built · 31

1980Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 31 aircraft
19802
198120
19822
19834
19851
19882

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 15

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1978In forceSuperseded2026
ADs by the year they took effect: 18 ADs
19781
19791
19841
19881
19941
19953
19961
19985
19991
20001
20052
See all 18 ADs
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
  WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3970404'))
  ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"

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Information bulletins that may apply · 1

Airframe · Gulfstream AM Corp Comm Div 690C

SAIB 2023-14Landing Gear Retract/Extend SystemIssued Nov 14, 2023
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Registered aircraft · 14

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NTSB investigations · 11

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

NTSB ERA19LA043Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAero Commander 690 · Myrtle Beach, SCAn encounter with low-level windshear and turbulence during the landing approach, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.Nov 12, 2018 · N840JC · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14FA112Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportGulfstream AM Corp Comm Div 690 · Bellevue, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed with one engine inoperative, which resulted in a loss of control while on approach. Contributing to the accident were airframe ice accumulation due to conditions conducive to icing and the loss of engine power on one…Feb 3, 2014 · N840V · DestroyedNTSB WPR12CA145Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRockwell International 690C · Conrad, MTThe pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane due to ice and slushy snow on the runway during the landing roll.Mar 23, 2012 · N840JC · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09FA135Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportGulfstream Aerospace Commander · Wray, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during the approach resulting in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper preflight planning and conditions conducive for structural icing.Jan 15, 2009 · N840NK · DestroyedNTSB CEN09WA360Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationGulfstream American 690C · Lelystad, NetherlandsDec 12, 2006 · N840PN · No damageNTSB CHI05CA072Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGulfstream American 690C · Indianapolis, INThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing touchdown and rollout. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition, the runway light which the aircraft struck and the muddy grass area…Feb 10, 2005 · N840JK · Substantial damageNTSB IAD99LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGulfstream American 690C · Hot Springs, VAA hard landing due to the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions.May 24, 1999 · N840V · Substantial damageNTSB MIA98LA168Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGulfstream American 690C · Jacksonville, FLthe left main landing gear failed to extend due to a jammed link assembly.May 26, 1998 · N840V · Substantial damageNTSB ANC91GAMS1Accident · 3 fatalFinal reportGulfstream Aerospace 690C · Deadhorse, AKMissing aircraft.Oct 12, 1990 · N45Q · DestroyedNTSB SEA86LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGulfstream 690C · Ketchikan, AKWhile at 4700 ft MSL, on a DME hold awaiting clearance for an ils/dme apch, severe turbulence was encountered. The plt was aware of turbulence in the area.Feb 27, 1986 · N840SM · Substantial damageNTSB FTW82FA108Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGulfstream American 690C · Hughes, ARThe acft had been on sales demonstration flts and was on a delivery flt from memphis, TN to dallas, TX. The plane was observed departing at 1550 CDT in a max performance climb. Radar info from mode c of the transponder returns indicated that the acft climbed…Mar 29, 1982 · N5957K · Destroyed
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('3970404')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 12

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Incident 20220316003089IGulfstream AM Corp Comm Div 690C · Miami, FLPilots were taxiing on temp taxiway due to construction. They snagged a temporary taxi light with main gear. Pilots stopped to evaluate. No damage or injury to aircraft or persons. Pilots informed ground control, then continued to taxi for takeoff once…Mar 16, 2022 · N844SC · No damageAccident 20181112021729AGulfstream AM Corp Comm Div 690C · Myrtle Beach, SCOn Monday November 12, 2018, a Gulfstream commander, with registration number N840JC was cleared to land on rwy 36 at Myrtle Beach international airport, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577. Radar contact and communication was lost on short final for rwy 36. Aircraft was…Nov 12, 2018 · N840JC · DestroyedAccident 20140203001199AGulfstream AM Corp Comm Div 690C · Nashville, TNThe aircraft N840V departed controlled flight after leveling off between the iaf "funjo" and the faf "wosor" on 2nd attempt at the RNAV (GPS) rwy 2 approach jwn. A witness saw the aircraft come out of the cloud base at about a 70 degree nose down attitude…Feb 3, 2014 · N840V · Destroyed · 4 fatalAccident 20120323004189ARockwell International 690C · Conrad, MTMarch 23, 2012SYNOPSIS of landing incident with N840JC by [privacy data omitted]on the morning of March 23, 2012 I prepared for a flight from kalispell, Montana (gpi) to Conrad, Montana (S01), shelby, Montana (sbx) and a final destination of cutbank, Montana…Mar 23, 2012 · N840JC · Substantial damageAccident 20090115000329AGulstm 690C · Wray, CON840NK, an aerocommander 690C (GA-690-C) departed centennial airport (kapa) on an IFR flight plan to Wray, Colorado (2V5). The PIC was [privacy data omitted] and the second pilot was [privacy data omitted]. Also on board was a passenger [privacy data…Jan 15, 2009 · N840NK · Destroyed · 3 fatalAccident 20050210002579AGulstm 690C · Indianapolis, IN(-23) The pilot was landing with a direct crosswind and lost directional control. The tire tracks show the pilot landed on the right main gear in a "crab" to the left of the runway centerline 400 to 500 feet past the 1000 foot runway marker. The tracks show…Feb 10, 2005 · N840JK · Substantial damageAccident 19990524030949AGulstm 690C · Hot Springs, VA(.19) On may 24, 1999, about 1055 eastern daylight time, a Gulfstream American 690C, N840V, was substantially damaged as the left main landing gear collapsed during landing rollout at the Ingalls airport (hsp), Hot Springs, Virginia. The certificated…May 24, 1999 · N840V · Substantial damageAccident 19980525015619AGulstm 690C · Jacksonville, FLOn may 25, 1998, about 2012 eastern daylight time, a Gulfstream commander 690C, N840V, registered to kv oil and gas inc., crashed on landing at the Jacksonville International Airport, jacksonvile, flordia. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and an IFR…May 25, 1998 · N840V · Substantial damageAccident 19860227006799AGulstm 690C · Ketchikan, AKEncountered severe turbulence that prompted a missed approach. Skin wrinkles found on return to departure point.Feb 27, 1986 · N840SM · Substantial damageIncident 19830820053289IGulstm 690C · Indianapolis, INTried to turn off runway with too much speed on the landing roll. Struck a runway light beyond taxiway.Aug 20, 1983 · N840BC · Minor damageAccident 19820329006549AGulstm 690C · Hughes, ARLeft wing separated in flight. Aircraft spiraled vertically to ground impact. Pilot made an aerobatic type departureMar 29, 1982 · N5957K · DestroyedAccident 19811016074579ARkwell 690C · Freeport, BahamasAircraft found burned after emergency landing due to fuel exhaustion.Oct 16, 1981 · N5926K · Destroyed
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Service difficulty reports · 23

See all 23 difficulty reports
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STCs that may be installed · 129

Approved for this model: the STC’s model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has.

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    WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3970404')
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PMA parts · 460

Current parts manufacturer approvals (PMA): parts the FAA has approved companies to make as replacements or modifications. Each record lists its models as free text; OpenAirDocs matched them to this model on its data sheet, so check the FAA record before relying on it. Newest first.

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  WHERE tcds_number IN ('2A4')
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  ORDER BY supplement_date DESC, drs_guid DESC"

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The same model under other registry codes

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

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  GROUP BY ALL
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  LIMIT 12"

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