NONE · Piper PA-24-250 · 2005-11-03 · Tacoma, WA, USA
Event
NTSB number
SEA06CA018
Event ID
20051216X01984
Type
Accident
Date
2005-11-03
Location
Tacoma, WA, USA
Coordinates
47.268054, -122.578056
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
3
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-24-250
Registration
N1959P
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The collapse of the landing gear due to the pilot's failure to use the emergency gear extension system after his aircraft experienced a complete loss of electrical power. Factors include the malfunction of the voltage regulating system, which lead to the almost total discharge of the battery.