Background
Six weeks before the accident, the pilot was observed draining approximately one gallon of water from the aircraft's fuel tank. He did not fly during the intervening period until the day of the accident.
Fueling Incident
On the accident day, the pilot and a friend were observed refueling the aircraft with automobile gasoline. The engines were not certified by the FAA for use with auto gas.
Preflight Omissions
The pilot did not perform a preflight inspection nor drain the fuel from the tanks before departure.
Loss of Power and Stall
After takeoff, at about 150 feet above ground level, both engines failed. The pilot had adequate landing options available. However, he slowed the aircraft in a nose-high attitude until it stalled. The altitude did not permit recovery from the stall condition.