Incident Overview
A pilot conducted a gear-up landing on a grass area adjacent to a runway following a loss of electrical power that occurred immediately after takeoff. The pilot reported that after the electrical power was lost, he was unable to extend the landing gear normally. He then attempted a manual gear extension, which resulted in only a partial extension.
Manual Gear Extension Procedure
The pilot stated that he performed what he believed was the prescribed crank-down procedure by pumping the landing gear handle approximately 50 times. However, the airplane's manual gear extension procedure requires rotating a gear extension handle; pumping is not part of the correct method.
Post-Accident Inspection
Inspection of the wreckage revealed that both generator switches were in the "off" position. According to the pretakeoff checklist, these switches are to be in the "on" position. No anomalies were noted with the airplane's electrical system. Additionally, inspection found that there was no written checklist and no emergency landing gear extension handle aboard the airplane. The pilot stated that he used the handle that he had to prop the door open for the gear-up landing.
Aircraft and Pilot Information
The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, engine count, date, operator, location, occupants, injuries, damage items, time of day, weather, or ATC involvement. The pilot's identity and experience are not stated.