Summary
On 17 July 2020, at approximately 2:40 PM, a Piper Cherokee Six (PA-32-300) aircraft, United States registration N4141R, was involved in a runway excursion while landing at North Eleuthera Airport (MYEH), Eleuthera, Bahamas.
Occurrence Details
The pilot reported that during the landing sequence, the aircraft suffered a blown tire on the right main landing gear. This caused the aircraft to veer off the paved surface, resulting in a runway excursion. The aircraft eventually came to rest near the edge of the runway. The flight was operating as a private operation with one pilot on board and no passengers. The pilot held an Airline Transport Pilot license. No injuries were sustained by the crew or any other persons.
Aircraft Information
The aircraft involved was a Piper Cherokee Six, model PA-32-300, manufactured in 1968 with serial number 32-40460. It was equipped with a single Lycoming engine. The aircraft sustained a blown tire on the right main landing gear as a result of the occurrence.
Investigation Outcome
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Authority (AAIA) conducted a field investigation. The occurrence was classified as an incident, type runway excursion. No safety recommendations were issued as a result of this investigation. The final report is complete.