Overview
On 19 July 2019 at approximately 9:10 AM local time, a Piper PA-23-250 aircraft, registration N66GF, was involved in a runway excursion at Leonard Thompson International Airport (MYAM) in Abaco, Bahamas. The aircraft had departed from Stuart, Florida (KSUA) with four persons on board—one pilot and three passengers.
Aircraft and Crew Information
The aircraft, a 1973 Piper PA-23-250 (serial number 27-7305121), was equipped with two Continental Motors IO-520 series engines. It was operated as a private flight. The pilot held a Private Pilot license. No injuries were reported among the occupants.
Occurrence Details
Prior to landing on runway 09 at MYAM, the pilot verified that the landing gear was down and locked, receiving green indicator lights. Upon initial contact with the runway surface, the nose landing gear collapsed, causing the aircraft to veer to the right and exit the runway. The subsequent impact resulted in damage to both propellers, the nose cone, and the undercarriage. There were no injuries associated with this occurrence.
Investigation Outcome
The Air Accident Investigation Department (AAID) conducted a limited scope investigation and classified the event as an incident. The investigation has been completed with a final report. No safety messages or recommendations were issued as part of this bulletin.