Accident Details
Date
Thursday, March 18, 2021
NTSB Number
ERA21LA159
Location
Marianna, FL
Event ID
20210321102790
Coordinates
30.838221, -85.182224
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3
Probable Cause and Findings
The failure of the alternator control unit housing plug connection, which resulted in insufficient battery power to fully extend the landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to not use the emergency gear extension handle to secure the gear prior to landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
VALIAIR LC TRUSTEE
Address
OGDEN AIRPORT GATEWAY CENTER
4248 S 1650 E BLDG 1 STE 10
City
OGDEN
State / Zip Code
UT 84405
Country
United States
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA21LA159