Occurrence
On 13 March 2020, at approximately 10:00 AM, a Cessna 182S aircraft, registration N2366G, was involved in a serious incident at Lynden Pindling International Airport (MYNN) in Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas. The pilot, operating under private category, experienced technical challenges with the aircraft's radio and a low fuel indication. Consequently, the pilot landed the aircraft on runway 14, despite runway 10 being the active runway at the time.
Aircraft and Crew
The aircraft was a Cessna 182S, serial number 18280379, powered by a single Lycoming engine. The pilot held a private pilot license. There was one crew member and no passengers on board. No injuries were reported among the crew or passengers.
Investigation
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Authority (AAIA) conducted a limited-scope investigation into the occurrence. The investigation determined that the landing on the non-active runway was due to the pilot's decision prompted by radio malfunction and low fuel indication. The occurrence was classified as a serious incident under occurrence type SCF-NP (system/component failure – non-powerplant). No damage to the aircraft was reported. The investigation was closed with no recommendations issued.
Safety Action
As part of the investigation, no specific safety actions or recommendations were put forward. The AAIA noted that this bulletin was released to share factual information and potential safety messages, though none were explicitly stated in this instance.