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December 11, 1984 · Piper PA-28R-201T PA-28R-201 · N3664M
Norfolk, NE
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 11, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Norfolk, NE
Aircraft
Piper PA-28R-201T PA-28R-201
Tail Number
N3664M
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC85LA035
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.
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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.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time00:55 CST
Nearest AirportNORFOLK (0nm N)
Runway13
Runway Length5800 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28R-201T PA-28R-201
Tail NumberN3664M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-360-F · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 45 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind180° @ 15 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingOvercast 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 34 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time11:00
Weather SourceWFAC