Accident Details
Date
Saturday, May 5, 2012
NTSB Number
WPR12CA210
Location
Mariposa, CA
Event ID
20120516X23158
Coordinates
37.506389, -120.036941
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N2195X
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28R-7931135
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
2155 VERMONT RD
Status
Deregistered
City
RANTOUL
State / Zip Code
KS 66079-9014
Country
United States
Analysis
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.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR12CA210