Jul 31, 2010
Accident
Substantial Rawlins, WY
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, failure to properly use the takeoff checklist, and failure to lean the fuel mixture, which resulted in the airplaneās inability to attain sufficient airspeed due to the rich fuel mixture.
NTSB WPR10LA376