Incident Overview
During a VFR cross-country cargo flight, the commercial pilot reported that the aircraft's alternator failed. Within eight minutes, electrical power was lost, rendering the navigation instruments inoperable. The pilot continued toward the destination for approximately two more hours, during which weather conditions deteriorated and darkness fell.
Flight and Electrical Failure
Uncertain of his location, the pilot spotted runway lights below and spiraled down to land on an uncontrolled airstrip. The approach was made downwind onto wet turf.
Landing Attempt and Collision
During the landing roll, the pilot was unable to stop the aircraft before it collided with a fence. The impact caused substantial damage to the aircraft.