Christopher Randall RAPTOR JUNIOR 540 N906CR

Summary

On 30 January 2024 at about 21:17 local time, a Christopher Randall RAPTOR JUNIOR 540 registered N906CR was involved in an accident near Camarillo, California, United States. 2 people were on board and one was seriously injured, one had minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

30 January 2024 at 21:17

Classification

Accident

Location

Camarillo, California, United States

Coordinates

34.1932, -119.0093

Aircraft

Christopher Randall RAPTOR JUNIOR 540

Registration

N906CR

Category

Airplane

Year built

2023

Engines

1

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Santa Monica → Unknown

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

WPR24LA081

1 person was seriously injured.

A total loss of engine power due to the loss of power to the electronic fuel injection and ignition system, which was the result of a loose connection between a common ground feed-through stud and the ground bus.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.

Read the full NTSB narrative

In cruise flight, the pilot noticed a warning indication from the airplane’s avionics display alerting him to a loss of electrical power. Immediately following, the avionics display went dark, followed by a total loss of engine power. The pilot attempted to restore electrical power; however, neither the primary nor secondary electrical power was restored. He initiated a forced landing to a field, during which the airplane sustained substantial damage. The airplane was equipped with an electronic fuel injection and ignition system that required continuous electrical power to operate. Although the airplane was equipped with dual electrical systems for redundancy, both systems shared a common ground. Examination revealed a loose connection between a common ground feed-through stud and the ground bus. This loose connection likely resulted in the loss of electrical power to core aircraft systems, and the subsequent total loss of engine power. No other anomalies were noted with the wreckage that would have precluded normal operation.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.