N85WMBeechcraft (Textron Aviation) F33A2026-04-24 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

Beechcraft (Textron Aviation) F33AS/N: CE-943

Accident Details

Date
Friday, April 24, 2026
NTSB Number
ERA26LA191
Location
Sanford, NC
Event ID
20260428202902
Coordinates
35.580500, -79.102298
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

A loss of electrical power as a result of broken stator leads within the alternator, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to extend the airplane’s landing gear.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
Beechcraft (Textron Aviation)
Serial Number
CE-943
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1981
Model / ICAO
F33ABE33
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
5
FAA Model
F33A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
DIAZ OSCAR JR
Address
4905 GREEN RD
City
RALEIGH
State / Zip Code
NC 27616-2805
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# ERA26LA191