Occurrence Details
On 3 July 2018 at approximately 10:00 AM local time, a Piper PA-32RT-300T aircraft, registration N4432B, was involved in an occurrence at Lynden Pindling International Airport (MYNN) in Nassau, Bahamas. The aircraft had departed from San Salvador International Airport (MYSM) with two persons on board.
Sequence of Events
According to the pilot, during the landing and rollout, the nose gear collapsed. The aircraft became disabled on the runway. The aircraft sustained damage to the nose gear, nose cone, and undercarriage. No injuries were reported among the crew or passengers.
Investigation
The Air Accident Investigation Department (AAID) conducted a field investigation. The occurrence was classified as an incident with the occurrence type "System Component Failure (Non-Powerplant)." The investigation was limited in scope; no safety messages or recommendations were issued. Weather was determined not to be a factor.
Aircraft Information
The aircraft was a Piper PA-32RT-300T, manufactured in 1977 (serial number 32R-7887174), equipped with one Lycoming TIO-540 engine. The operation was private. The pilot held an Airline Transport Pilot license.