Aviation Accident Summary MKC85LA035

NORFOLK, NE, USA

Aircraft #1

N3664M

PIPER PA-28R-201T

Analysis

THE PLT CONFIRMED AN ALTERNATOR FAILURE A SHORT TIME AFTER DEPARTING FAIRMONT, CANCELLED HIS IFR CLEARANCE AND CONTINUED TO NORFOLK FOR LANDING. UPON REACHING HIS DESTINATION THE PLT WAS UNABLE TO EXTEND THE LANDING GEAR DUE TO THE ELECTRICAL FAILURE AND NO BATTERY POWER. THE PLT STATED HE USED INCORRECT PROCEDURES FOR GEAR EXTENSION.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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