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October 4, 2024 · Raytheon Aircraft C90A · N6077X
Bakersfield, CA
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 4, 2024
Location
Bakersfield, CA
Aircraft
Raytheon Aircraft C90A
Tail Number
N6077X
NTSB Number
WPR25LA003
On October 4, 2024, about 1340 Pacific daylight time, a Raytheon Aircraft Company C90A, N6077X, was not damaged when it was involved in an accident near Bakersfield, California. The pilot was fatally injured, and the passenger was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. According to the passenger, the flight departed from Henderson Executive Airport (HND), Henderson, Nevada, and was destined for Monterey Regional Airport (MRY), Monterey, California. In cruise flight at flight level (FL) 200 the pilot lost consciousness, and the passenger attempted cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The passenger then contacted the Southern California Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC) and was given assistance with navigation and airplane operation. The passenger subsequently landed the airplane at Meadows Field Airport (BFL), Bakersfield, California.
Full Narrative
On October 4, 2024, about 1340 Pacific daylight time, a Raytheon Aircraft Company C90A, N6077X, was not damaged when it was involved in an accident near Bakersfield, California. The pilot was fatally injured, and the passenger was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. According to the passenger, the flight departed from Henderson Executive Airport (HND), Henderson, Nevada, and was destined for Monterey Regional Airport (MRY), Monterey, California. In cruise flight at flight level (FL) 200 the pilot lost consciousness, and the passenger attempted cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The passenger then contacted the Southern California Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC) and was given assistance with navigation and airplane operation. The passenger subsequently landed the airplane at Meadows Field Airport (BFL), Bakersfield, California.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:40 PDT
Nearest AirportMeadows Fld (0nm SSE)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRaytheon Aircraft C90A
Tail NumberN6077X
Aircraft CategoryAir
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Seats9
People & Injuries
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total0
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point10 F / 48 F
Altimeter29.87 inHg
Observation Time13:54