General Details
On 18 March 2019 at approximately 2:30 PM local time, a Piper PA-34-200T aircraft, registration N2085M, was involved in an incident during landing on Runway 09 at Lynden Pindling International Airport (MYNN) in Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas. The aircraft was carrying six occupants—one crew member and five passengers. No injuries were reported.
Aircraft Details
The aircraft, a Piper PA-34-200T Seneca manufactured in 1977 (serial number 34-7870063), was equipped with two TSIO-360-SER engines. The operation was classified as private general aviation. An on-site investigation by the Air Accident Investigation Department (AAID) determined that damage was confined to the nose cone and nose undercarriage.
Occurrence Summary
The flight originated from Valdosta, Georgia, USA, with its destination at Lynden Pindling International Airport. The pilot reported that while on short final approach for Runway 09, he observed that the nose landing gear had not extended. Three attempts to extend the gear, including the emergency gear extension procedure, were unsuccessful. The pilot subsequently decided to proceed with the landing. Upon touchdown, the nose gear collapsed. A limited-scope investigation was conducted, and no safety messages or recommendations were issued.