Reims Cessna F172N, G-BHDZ, 28 October 2006

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 10 December 2014

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Field investigation
• Date of occurrence: 28 October 2006
• Aircraft type: Reims Cessna F172N
• Location: 900 ft above Snetterton, Norfolk
• Registration: G-BHDZ

Reims Cessna F172N, G-BHDZ

Summary:

An electrical system failure which occurred in-flight, but close to an airfield, resulted in flames and smoke emanating from behind the left instrument panel, after the pilot attempted to re-set the alternator circuit breaker. During short final approach to the airfield for a precautionary landing, the engine stopped and the aircraft landed in a field close to the runway. A combination of a defective battery and a failure of the voltage regulator was identified as the main causal factor of this event. Two safety recommendations are made.

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Published 10 December 2014