Flight and Incident
While on a pleasure flight, the pilot observed a fluctuation in the alternator indicator. Soon after, the alternator panel warning light illuminated. The pilot then noticed that the radio lights ceased to function, leading him to assume the battery had become dead.
Emergency Landing
As weather conditions began to deteriorate, the pilot decided to perform an emergency landing. The aircraft touched down, but during the landing, the left wing tip impacted a bank.
Damage
The impact tore the left wing loose from the aircraft. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.