A man who taxied his light plane down a main street in Western Australia's Pilbara region and parked it outside a pub is expected to be charged.

Newman Police sergeant Mark McKenzie said the plane had its propeller running, its wings removed and was being steered by foot pedals on Friday.

Police say the plane had its propeller running, its wings removed and was being steered by foot pedals. Credit:Newman Police

The man parked the plane outside the Newman Hotel and was then interviewed by police.

"It was a pretty stupid thing to do," Sergeant McKenzie said.