King Air C90 E90
Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Flight Crew Last 90 Days 150; Flight Crew Total 3100; Flight Crew Type 400
Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical
Air Traffic Control Issued New Clearance; Flight Crew Diverted; Flight Crew Landed As Precaution; General Maintenance Action
Aircraft
In a normal climb; explosive loss of cabin pressure occurred between 16;000 to 18;000 FT MSL. I initiated an emergency descent; informed the Center; and I leveled at 10;000 FT MSL. I diverted the flight to ZZZ for maintenance while continuously operating in VMC conditions; unpressurized.
King air Captain experiences an explosive loss of cabin pressure climbing through 16;000 FT and initiates an emergency descent. ATC is notified and the flight diverts to a suitable airport.