Primary finding
Probable cause
The failure of the left main gear tire which resulted in a loss of directional control and collision with a taxiway sign.
Investigator assessment
Analysis narrative
The airplane was completing a 15 minute flight from one airport to another. As the pilot was landing he thought that he had a soft or flat tire. When the weight of the airplane settled onto the runway, the airplane swerved left, off of the runway and impacted a taxiway sign. Post accident investigation revealed that the tire was new when installed 1 week prior. The side wall of the tire had ruptured.
Source record
Factual narrative
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