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LAMAR, Colorado

March 27, 1989 · NTSB DEN89LA095 · BEECH F33A (N3042Z)
Minor/None
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NTSB Narrative

FAILURE OF AN ALTERNATOR BEARING WHICH RESULTED IN TOTAL LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER AFTER THE BATTERY BECAME DISCHARGED, AND FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO INSURE THE GEAR WAS FULLY EXTENDED DURING A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. THE PILOT'S LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH THE GEAR EXTENSION SYSTEM WAS A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR.

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Details

NTSB ReportDEN89LA095
AircraftBEECH F33A
RegistrationN3042Z
DamageSUBS
FAR Part091
Location38.0801, -102.6102
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