LAX93LA350

The pilot reported that she did not lean the mixture or check the density altitude prior to initiating the intersection takeoff from near the middle of the runway. The pilot stated that no mechanical problems were experienced and that she aborted the attempted takeoff upon realizing inadequate engine power was being produced to lift off before reaching the end of the runway. The airplane overran the end of the runway and collided with rough terrain. The calculated density altitude was approximately 7100 feet.

On September 12, 1993, at 1500 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 182E, N3393Y, collided with rough terrain during an aborted takeoff at the Douglas County (uncontrolled) Airport, in Minden, Nevada. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed during the personal flight and no flight plan was filed. The airplane was substantially damaged. Neither the private pilot nor the three passengers were injured. The flight was originating at the time of the accident.

The pilot reported to the National Transportation Safety Board that she did not lean the mixture or check the density altitude prior to initiating the intersection takeoff from near the middle of runway 30. The pilot also reported that she aborted the takeoff during the ground roll after realizing that adequate engine power was not being produced to lift off before reaching the end of the runway. No mechanical problems were reported.