No fatalities

Aircraft Overran Runway During Aborted Takeoff

Mariposa, CA, United States

On May 5, 2012, a PIPER PA-28RT-201T operated by Rocky Raynor was involved in an aviation accident near Mariposa, CA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 11 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

A pilot aborted a takeoff on a 3,300-foot runway after the aircraft failed to reach adequate liftoff airspeed. The plane overran the runway end and struck a ditch, damaging the landing gear and wings.

Incident Overview During the takeoff ground roll on a 3,300-foot-long runway, the pilot determined that the aircraft had not achieved sufficient airspeed for liftoff. In response, the pilot initiated a takeoff abort. However, the aircraft could not be stopped before it overran the end of the runway and impacted a ditch. ## Damage and Mechanical Status The aircraft sustained damage to its landing gear and to both wings. According to the pilot, there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures reported prior to the incident. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, date, or location.

Contributing factors

Surface speed/braking — Not attained/maintainedPilot