Occurrence
On 4 October 2020, at approximately 1:25 PM, a Piper Cherokee Six (PA32-300) aircraft, United States registration N62DJ, operated by Zig Zag Inc., experienced an engine malfunction while en route to Marsh Harbour, Abaco, from Palm Beach, Florida. The private flight carried one pilot and one passenger.
Flight Details
The aircraft departed Palm Beach International Airport (KPBI) with destination Leonard M. Thompson International Airport (MYAM) in Marsh Harbour. While en route, the pilot observed that the engine was malfunctioning. As a precaution, the pilot decided to divert to Grand Bahama International Airport (MYGF) in Freeport, Grand Bahama, where the aircraft landed without further incident.
Aircraft and Damage
The aircraft, a Piper PA32-300 (year of manufacture and serial number: 32-7640062), was equipped with one Lycoming engine. No damage was reported to the aircraft.
Injuries and Occupants
There were two persons on board (one crew, one passenger). No injuries were reported.
Investigation
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Authority (AAIA) classified the occurrence as an incident with occurrence type "System Component Failure – Power plant." The investigation is complete, and no safety recommendations were issued.