PIPER PA 22

Orangeburg, SC — September 28, 2017

Event Information

DateSeptember 28, 2017
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberGAA17CA563
Event ID20170928X24944
LocationOrangeburg, SC
CountryUSA
Coordinates33.45694, -80.86333
AirportORANGEBURG MUNI
Highest InjuryNONE

Aircraft

MakePIPER
ModelPA 22
CategoryAIR
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageDEST

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None1
Total Injured0

Event Location

Probable Cause

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

Full Narrative

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.

About This NTSB Record

This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.

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