FLIGHT CREW REPORTED ALTERNATOR 2 FAILURE FOLLOWED BY STRONG BURNING SMELL IN CABIN. ALTERNATE AIRPORT WAS USED WITH AN EMERGENCY LANDING DECLARED. THE ROOT CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM WAS INTERNAL FAILURE OF ALTERNATOR 2 BEARING CAUSING COMPLETE SEIZURE OF ROTATION. ALTERNATOR 2 DRIVE BELT SLIPPED ALONG DRIVE PULLEY CAUSING EXTREME HEAT BUILDUP WHICH RESULTED IN BELT AND PULLEY FAILURE. BURNING ODOR IN CABIN WAS CAUSED FROM EXCESSIVE FRICTION ALONG BELT AND PULLEY.
| Incident date | June 15, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Aircraft | CIRRUS SR20 |
| Registration | N908WM |
| Affected area | Cabin |
| Event type | Fumes or Odor |
| Verification | Official |
Sources
- FAA SDR: N908WM fumes or odor report on 2026-06-15 (external.apic4e.faa.gov)
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