Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-28RT-201T near Mariposa, CA — 2012-05-05

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Date
2012-05-05
Location
Mariposa, CA, USA
Airport
MPI
Aircraft
PIPER PA-28RT-201T
Registration
N2195X
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun.

NTSB narrative

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 coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents1

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