Probable cause
A failed main landing gear tire for reasons that could not be determined due to postcrash fire damage.
NTSB analysis
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.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for GAA17CA563 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Sep 28, 2017
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Orangeburg, South Carolina
- Nearest airport
- Orangeburg Muni (OGB)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Piper PA 22
- N-number
- N4734Z
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1961
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.