Accident Overview
A pilot of a twin-engine airplane reported that prior to departure, he "didn't lean out the motors." During the takeoff roll, the pilot stated that "there wasn't enough lift and probably the density altitude was involved." The airplane subsequently ran off the departure end of the runway into a field, impacting terrain. The accident resulted in substantial damage to the empennage.
Pilot Statement
The pilot attributed the accident to "pilot error." He also reported that there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engines that would have precluded normal operation.
Environmental Conditions
According to additional information, the computed density altitude for the departure airport at the time of the accident was 8,570 feet.
Regulatory Findings
A Federal Aviation Administration aviation safety inspector reported that the pilot was not rated for multi-engine airplanes and that the airplane was not airworthy prior to the accident.