Flight Crew Private
Flight Crew Last 90 Days 12; Flight Crew Total 92; Flight Crew Type 80
Communication Breakdown; Troubleshooting; Workload
Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Landing Without Clearance
Flight Crew Diverted; Flight Crew Landed in Emergency Condition
Aircraft; Airport
We were flying at 2500 ft. I started losing electrical power. At that point I was unable to light up the runway without a radio; and could not identify it to land safely in the dark. I decided to fly to a towered airport. I had no way to communicate with the tower other than a hand held light from the cockpit. I saw traffic was clear; and came in for a landing. Once on the ground I was able to contact the tower with a cell phone. We were directed to a secure parking area where we were greeted and shown to the FBO. No paperwork was requested to be filed.
A Pilot reported a loss of electrical power at night and diverting to a towered airport.