Piper PA28R accident near West End, Outside the U.S., April 12, 2024
On April 12, 2024 at about 2:40 pm local time, a 2005 Piper PA28R, registered N60SU, was substantially damaged in an accident during landing (landing roll) near West End, Outside the U.S. (West End Airport). It was a personal flight under non-U.S. private rules. No one was hurt; 3 people were on board or involved. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- April 12, 2024 · about 2:40 pm local time
- Place
- West End, Bahamas · West End Airport · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 3 people were on board or involved.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Piper PA28R 201, built 2005 · all PA28Rs on the register
- Registration
- N60SU · registry record · serial 2844121
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · non-U.S. private rules
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Runway excursion during landing (landing roll) defining event
The aircraft
- Last inspection: inspection type not recorded
- Seats: 4
- Landing gear: retractable
The flight
- Departed from: KBCT Boca Raton FL
- Runway 30, 7,181 ft by 150 ft
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 320° at 11 knots
- Sky: scat at 1,200 ft
- Temperature: 75°F (24°C), dew point 63°F (17°C)
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observation at 10:00 am from MYGF, 16 miles away
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 2 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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