February 11, 2024 - San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department officials report that on February 9, 2024, at approximately 10:12 p.m., the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Dispatch received notification of a downed aircraft. The scene of the crash was determined to be approximately one-quarter mile east of Interstate 15, near Halloran Springs Road.

It has been confirmed that all six people on board the aircraft are deceased. The identities of the deceased will be released once positive identification has been made and next-of-kin notifications have been made.

The cause of the crash is under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration. Inquiries about the crash should be directed accordingly.

DATE/TIME: February 9, 2024, 10:12 p.m.

INCIDENT: Downed Aircraft

LOCATION: Desert Area Near Baker, CA

VICTIM(S): Six Unidentified Individuals

Case No. 702401255, 702401256, 702401257, 702401259, 702401260, 702401261

Source: San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department