PIPER PA 22
Orangeburg, SC — September 28, 2017
Event Information
| Date | September 28, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA17CA563 |
| Event ID | 20170928X24944 |
| Location | Orangeburg, SC |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.45694, -80.86333 |
| Airport | ORANGEBURG MUNI |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA 22 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | DEST |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
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.