Incident Details
Approximately 30 minutes after departure on a local flight, the private pilot reported a total loss of electrical power. The loss prevented operation of the flaps, and when the pilot lowered the landing gear handle, none of the three green gear-down indicator lights illuminated. Faced with this situation, the pilot elected to raise the gear handle and proceed with the landing.
Landing and Damage
During the landing, the aircraft sustained structural damage. The extent of the damage is unspecified in the report, but the aircraft was subsequently removed from the runway.
Post-Landing Discovery
After the aircraft was moved, an employee of a fixed-base operator (FBO) lowered the landing gear handle. The gear then extended and locked into place. When the master electrical switch was turned on, all three green gear-down indicator lights illuminated normally.
Pilot's Report
The pilot stated that he did not attempt to use the manual alternate gear extension method. He also reported that the electrical power loss could have resulted from his failure to turn on the generators during the flight.