BEECH F33A
Sanford, NC, April 24, 2026
Event Information
| Date | April 24, 2026 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Sanford, NC |
| Country | USA |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA26LA191 |
| Event ID | 20260428202902 |
Aircraft
| Make | BEECH |
| Model | F33A |
| Registration # | N85WM |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | - |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
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.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.