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May 5, 2012 · Piper PA-28RT-201T · N2195X
Mariposa, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 5, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Mariposa, CA
Aircraft
Piper PA-28RT-201T
Tail Number
N2195X
Operator
Rocky Raynor
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR12CA210
During the takeoff ground roll on the 3,300-foot-long runway, the pilot observed that the airplane had not obtained adequate airspeed for liftoff. The pilot aborted the takeoff but was unable to stop the airplane before it overran the runway end and impacted a ditch. The airplane sustained damage to the landing gear and to both wings. The pilot stated that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Surface speed/braking-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
During takeoff ground roll on the 3,300-foot-long runway the pilot observed that the airplane had not obtained adequate airspeed for liftoff. The pilot aborted the takeoff but was unable to stop the airplane before overrunning the runway end and impacting a ditch. The airplane sustained damage to the landing gear, and to both wings. The pilot said there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:30 PDT
Nearest AirportMariposa-Yosemite Airport (0nm)
Runway08
Runway Length3306 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28RT-201T
Tail NumberN2195X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRocky Raynor
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · TSIO-360 SER · Reciprocating · 225
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 63 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:53
Weather SourceWFAC