Accident Overview
A private pilot experienced a loss of power in the left engine during the takeoff roll at an airport with a density altitude of approximately 8,600 feet. The pilot elected to abort the takeoff but was unable to stop the airplane on the remaining runway, and it ran off the end into rough terrain.
Pilot Report
According to the pilot, he was attempting to take off from an airport with a density altitude of about 8,600 feet. During the takeoff roll, he leaned the engines and believes he may have leaned the left engine excessively. The left engine subsequently lost power. The pilot then decided to abort the takeoff but could not bring the airplane to a stop on the remaining runway, resulting in the airplane exiting the runway end and entering rough terrain.
Investigation Details
No further information was provided in the source regarding aircraft type, registration, engine count, date, operator, location, occupants, injuries, damage items, time of day, weather characterization, or ATC involvement. The investigation is based solely on the pilot's report.