Incident Overview
During cruise flight, the pilot observed a loss of electrical power. The decision was made to divert to North Platte, Nebraska, with the expectation that the electrical issue could be rectified there.
Diversion and Landing Gear Attempts
After arriving in the vicinity of North Platte, the pilot attempted multiple times to extend the landing gear using normal procedures. These attempts were unsuccessful in deploying the gear. As a result, the pilot executed a landing with the gear still in the retracted position.
Inspection Findings
An inspection of the aircraft's electrical system uncovered a broken terminal lead on the alternator, which was the source of the electrical power loss experienced in flight. Additionally, investigators found no evidence of any mechanical failure or malfunction that would have prevented the emergency extension of the landing gear.