What happened
On November 25, 2021, at approximately 8:00 AM EST, a PA 23-250 aircraft, registered as N6670Y, was performing a private flight when it encountered difficulties during the landing phase at Sandy Point Airport in Abaco, Bahamas. The pilot reported that the instrument panel indicated the landing gear was in a safe position prior to the approach. However, during the landing sequence, the aircraft experienced a loss of control, which caused it to veer off the runway. The aircraft eventually came to a stop on the right side of runway 10.
There were zero injuries reported among the occupants during the event. The impact resulted in damage to the underside of the fuselage and both propellers.
The investigation
The investigation focused on the circumstances leading to the loss of control and the mechanical state of the landing gear. Investigators coordinated with the aircraft's maintenance service provider to examine the landing gear system. During the recovery process, the team performed a manual extension of the gear following the manufacturer's specific maintenance protocols. This examination revealed no mechanical abnormalities that would have prevented the landing gear from extending properly when placed in the down position.