Summary
On September 28, 2017, a Piper PA 22 (N4734Z) was involved in an incident near Orangeburg, SC. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft was destroyed.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: A failed main landing gear tire for reasons that could not be determined due to postcrash fire damage.
The pilot reported that, during the landing touchdown, the right main landing tire failed. Subsequently the airplane veered to the right and a post impact 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.
This incident is documented in NTSB report GAA17CA563. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4734Z.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
A failed main landing gear tire for reasons that could not be determined due to postcrash fire damage.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
The pilot reported that, during the landing touchdown, the right main landing tire failed. Subsequently the airplane veered to the right and a post impact 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.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# GAA17CA563