Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA 22 near Orangeburg, SC — 2017-09-28

Final reportGAA17CA563
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Date
2017-09-28
Location
Orangeburg, SC, USA
Airport
OGB
Aircraft
PIPER PA 22
Registration
N4734Z
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

A failed main landing gear tire for reasons that could not be determined due to postcrash fire damage.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, during touchdown, the right main landing gear tire failed. Subsequently, the airplane veered to the right, and a postimpact fire ensued. The airplane was destroyed during the postimpact fire. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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