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October 15, 2025 · Hawker Aircraft Hawker Hunter MK.58 · N335AX

Big Sur, CA

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 15, 2025
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Big Sur, CA
Aircraft
Hawker Aircraft Hawker Hunter MK.58 (1959)
Tail Number
N335AX
Operator
Airborne Tactical Advantage
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR26LA023

The pilot reported he and one other airplane was providing adversary and tactical training for United States military aircrews. While enroute to the training area, at flight level 220, he was informed that the fighter element would be about 10 minutes late. To conserve fuel, he reduced the engine power and slowed the airplane. Shortly thereafter, the airplane experienced a complete loss of engine power. The pilot executed the engine malfunction checklist, attempted multiple restarts, however, despite his attempts, the engine would not restart. Concerned that the airplane did not have sufficient altitude and in the interest of public safety due to overcast cloud layer over the nearest airport, the pilot elected to eject over the Pacific Ocean. The airplane was not recovered from the ocean, and the reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined.

NTSB Probable Cause

A complete loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.

Full Narrative

The pilot reported he and one other airplane was providing adversary and tactical training for United States military aircrews. While enroute to the training area, at flight level 220, he was informed that the fighter element would be about 10 minutes late. To conserve fuel, he reduced the engine power and slowed the airplane. Shortly thereafter, the airplane experienced a complete loss of engine power. The pilot executed the engine malfunction checklist, attempted multiple restarts, however, despite his attempts, the engine would not restart. Concerned that the airplane did not have sufficient altitude and in the interest of public safety due to overcast cloud layer over the nearest airport, the pilot elected to eject over the Pacific Ocean. The airplane was not recovered from the ocean, and the reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:06 PDT
Nearest AirportMonterey Regional Airport (24nm S)
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftHawker Aircraft Hawker Hunter MK.58
Tail NumberN335AX
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAirborne Tactical Advantage
Engines1
Engine TypeTurbojet
Engine DetailsRolls-Royc · AVON MK 203 · Turbojet · 10150
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 54 · First Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 4400 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 45 F
Altimeter30.09 inHg
Observation Time10:54
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data