Probable cause
The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun.
NTSB analysis
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.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for WPR12CA210 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- May 5, 2012
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Mariposa, California
- Nearest airport
- Mariposa-Yosemite Airport (MPI)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Piper PA-28RT-201T
- N-number
- N2195X
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- 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.