Incident Overview
Shortly after takeoff on an IFR flight, while operating in VFR conditions, the aircraft experienced a complete loss of electrical power. The pilot returned to the departure airport and performed the pre-landing checklist, which included placing the landing gear handle in the down position. However, because the landing gear was electrically operated, it did not extend, and the aircraft landed with the gear retracted.
Pilot Actions
The pilot reported that during the flare, just before touchdown, he remembered that the gear was electrically driven and attempted to extend it using the emergency extension method. He was unable to complete the emergency extension in time to prevent a gear-up landing.
Post-Incident Examination
An examination of the aircraft's battery revealed that it was in a discharged condition. The cause of the electrical power loss was attributed to the depleted battery.
Conclusion
The aircraft sustained damage from the gear-up landing. The incident occurred without further complications.