ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 354824
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| Date: | Tuesday 3 February 1998 |
| Time: | 21:45 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 172M |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N13711 |
| MSN: | 17262758 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2822 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320-E2D |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Bulverde, TX -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Boerne, TX (5C1) |
| (11XS) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
During the dark night landing approach for runway 34, following a total electrical system failure, the airplane struck trees. The pilot was on a lower glidepath and a higher airspeed than when using flaps (electric). The pilot planned the descent to touch down just beyond the threshold lights to allow as much runway as possible for a faster than normal landing. The pilot had 4.4 hours of night flight time. An examination of the electrical system revealed that the voltage regulator was not operating properly. Maintenance history for the electrical system components is unknown.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain the proper glidepath following a total electrical failure resulting from an inoperative voltage regulator. Factors were the dark night conditions, the pilot's lack of experience in night flying, and the trees.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB FTW98LA118
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 11-Mar-2024 18:44 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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