# NTSB GAA17CA563: Piper PA 22, N4734Z, Orangeburg, SC, September 28, 2017 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report - Date: September 28, 2017, 11:00 local (15:00 UTC) - Place: Orangeburg, SC - Coordinates: 33.456943, -80.863334 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=33.4569&lon=-80.8633&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Defining event: [Landing-landing roll: Miscellaneous/other](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/900) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 1 uninjured - Status: Completed, report June 14, 2018 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB office: General Aviation Accidents - Parties: FAA - NTSB case key (mKey): 96109 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=GAA17CA563 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/96109/pdf - NTSB docket: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=96109 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA563 ## Probable cause A failed main landing gear tire for reasons that could not be determined due to postcrash fire damage. ## Findings NTSB's coded findings; those marked are part of the probable cause. - [Not determined](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/05000000): Not determined › Not determined · Unknown/Not determined (probable cause); cases with it: [Piper PA-22-108, 5 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/05000000/cases.md?model=7102204), [All aircraft, 2,247 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/05000000/cases.md) - [Performance/control parameters: directional control](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020): Aircraft › Aircraft oper/perf/capability · Not specified; cases with it: [Piper PA-22-108, 8 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020/cases.md?model=7102204), [All aircraft, 3,958 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020/cases.md) ## Sequence of events The events NTSB coded, in order, by phase of flight. The defining event best describes what happened. - [Landing-landing roll: Miscellaneous/other](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/900) (defining event); cases with it: [Piper PA-22-108, 2 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/900/sequence.md?model=7102204), [All aircraft, 1,556 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/900/sequence.md) - [Landing-landing roll: Loss of control on ground](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230); cases with it: [Piper PA-22-108, 11 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230/sequence.md?model=7102204), [All aircraft, 4,585 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230/sequence.md) - [Landing-landing roll: Fire/smoke (non-impact)](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/150); cases with it: [Piper PA-22-108, 2 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/150/sequence.md?model=7102204), [All aircraft, 504 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/150/sequence.md) ## 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. ## Factual 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. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N4734Z](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N4734Z-2018-01-05), registration cancelled 2018-01-05, S/N 22-8282, built 1961 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: PIPER PA 22 (108) - Registry model: [Piper PA-22-108](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-22-108) (registry code 7102204) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-235 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-235-series) (registry code 41505, 4 cycle) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 22-8282 - Year built: 1961 - Airframe hours: 3321.25 - Engines: LYCOMING O-235-CIB 108 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Destroyed - Fire: On-Ground - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, February 1, 2017 - Departed: 3J1, RIDGELAND, SC - Destination: OGB, Orangeburg, SC - Airport: OGB, Orangeburg Muni, runway 05, 4,508 × 100 ft, asphalt - Equipment: Electronic flight bag or handheld device ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 76; injuries: none; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, with waivers/limitations; last flight review June 27, 2016; seat: left; restraint: lap only; flight hours: 541 total, 287 in this make and model, 365 as pilot in command, 11 in the last 90 days, 4 in the last 30 days ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 60° at 5 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 88 °F, dew point 66 °F - Altimeter: 29.93 inHg - Observed at: KOGB ## FAA reports on this event (1) The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs). - [Accident 20170928016069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170928016069A), Sep 28, 2017: Piper PA-22-108, Orangeburg, SC, Destroyed. FAA form 8020-9: Landed hard on runway 5 and the aircraft was destroyed due to ground fire. Pilot statement: Last flight of Piper colt N473Z September 28, 2017… ## Docket (2 files) The files NTSB released with the investigation on April 24, 2018, on NTSB's docket system: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=96109. 4.2 MB in all. - Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1 (item 1, .PDF, 3.7 MB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40462311&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Pilot%2FOperator%20Aircraft%20Accident%20Report,%20NTSB%20Form%206120.1-Master.PDF - Accident Photo (item 2, .PDF, 420 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40462314&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Accident%20Photo-Master.PDF From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. 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