Overview
On July 31, 2018, at 4:02 PM local time, a Piper PA32R-301 aircraft, registration N8355H, was involved in a runway excursion upon landing at Lynden Pindling International Airport's Runway 09. The aircraft sustained extensive damage. The two persons on board were not injured.
Occurrence Details
The pilot reported that the aircraft's battery was failing and notified Air Traffic Control (ATC) of the issue prior to landing. The battery subsequently failed, preventing the landing gear from extending despite attempts using both normal and emergency extension procedures. The pilot decided to land the aircraft with the landing gear retracted. During the landing roll, the aircraft departed the runway, resulting in a runway excursion. Weather conditions at the time were visual meteorological conditions.
Aircraft and Pilot Information
The aircraft was a Piper PA32R-301, manufactured in 1981 (serial number 32R-8113052), powered by a single Lycoming IO-540-SER engine. The operation was classified as private, general aviation. The pilot held a private pilot license.
Investigation
The Air Accident Investigation Department (AAID) conducted a limited-scope investigation into the serious incident. The occurrence category was listed as "Runway Excursion due to gear not extending." The investigation concluded that no safety recommendations or safety report were warranted.