FlightFollowerElectrical Failure at 41,000 Feet! Phenom EMB505 Emergency Diversion to Roanoke
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A Phenom EMB505 (registration N347PP) encountered an electrical failure at 41,000 feet on October 26 around 17:30Z. The malfunction caused the loss of ADS-B data mid-flight, as observed on ADSB Exchange. The aircraft subsequently diverted to Roanoke (KROA), where it performed a low pass over the runway to allow the tower to visually confirm the landing gear position.
Timeline
A Phenom EMB505 (registration N347PP) encountered an electrical failure at 41,000 feet on October 26 around 17:30Z.
1.
Development of the situation
The malfunction caused the loss of ADS-B data mid-flight, as observed on ADSB Exchange.
2.
Response or continuation
The aircraft subsequently diverted to Roanoke (KROA), where it performed a low pass over the runway to allow the tower to visually confirm the landing gear position.
3.
Resolution or outcome described in the account
Following the inspection, the aircraft landed safely without further incident.
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Accident Facts
- Registration
- N347PP
- Category
- Emergency, Diversion
- Reconstruction
- 6:43
Following the inspection, the aircraft landed safely without further incident. Another pilot in the vicinity, flying N541AJ, reported being instructed to circle Mill Mountain while the emergency unfolded.
Audio from the original air traffic control recording, sourced from public recordings and released investigation records. The reconstruction, animation and written account are our own.
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