Occurrence Summary
On 8 September 2020 at approximately 12:30 PM EDT, a Cessna 207 aircraft, US-registered N6449H, experienced an alternator failure shortly after departing North Eleuthera International Airport (MYEH), Eleuthera, Bahamas. The flight was en route to Miami Opa-Locka Executive Airport (KOPF), Miami, Florida.
The private flight had two persons on board. The pilot reported a loss of electrical power less than ten minutes into the flight. The pilot decided to return to the departure airport and contacted air traffic control via a portable handheld radio to inform them of the situation and intention to return.
The aircraft landed safely without incident at 12:45 PM. Airport Rescue & Fire Fighting (ARFF) personnel from the Airport Authority were on standby. There were no reports of injuries or damage to the aircraft.
Weather and Investigation
The weather at the time of the occurrence was visual meteorological conditions and was not a factor. A limited scope investigation was conducted, and no safety messages or recommendations were issued.