Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 182P near Bolivar, MO — 2015-08-18

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Date
2015-08-18
Location
Bolivar, MO, USA
Airport
M17
Aircraft
CESSNA 182P
Registration
N6KW
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Cruise

Probable cause

Total electrical failure due to a failed voltage regulator and the pilot’s failure to maintain a proper airspeed during a precautionary landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a runway excursion.

NTSB narrative

During cruise flight, the airplane experienced a total electrical failure. The private pilot diverted to the closest airport and conducted a no-flap landing, during which the airspeed was too high. The airplane subsequently departed the runway, struck a ditch, and nosed over, coming to rest inverted. The voltage regulator failed a postaccident functional test. The accident is consistent with the loss of electrical power due to a failed voltage regulator and the pilot's improper execution of a precautionary landing.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Mechanical failure
First missed decision gate
Pilot could have chosen to land at a different airport after electrical failure.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents5

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