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N4734Z accident description

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Crash location 33.456944°N, 80.863333°W
Nearest city Orangeburg, SC
33.491820°N, 80.855648°W
2.5 miles away
Tail number N4734Z
Accident date 28 Sep 2017
Aircraft type Piper Pa 22
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

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.

NTSB Probable Cause

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

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