FTW00LA110

Factual narrative

On March 13, 2000, at 1400 central standard time, a Cessna A188B agricultural airplane, N4833Q, sustained substantial damage following a loss of control during the takeoff roll at the Perryton Ochiltree County Airport, Perryton, Texas. The commercial pilot, sole occupant of the airplane, was not injured. The airplane was registered to and operated by Perryton Aviation, Inc., of Perryton, Texas, under 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 as an aerial application flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the local flight, which was originating when the accident occurred. The pilot reported that he encountered a wind gust during the takeoff roll on runway 17 and was "unable to maintain directional control" of the airplane. The airplane ground looped, exited the runway surface to the left side of the runway centerline and came to rest in a grassy area. The pilot reported that the winds at the time of the accident were from 090 degrees at 12 knots gusting to 25 knots. The FAA inspector reported that the airplane's right horizontal stabilizer and right wing incurred structural damage. The pilot reported that he encountered a wind gust during the takeoff roll on runway 17. The airplane ground looped, exited the runway surface, and came to rest to the left side of the runway. The pilot reported that the winds were from 090 degrees at 12 knots gusting to 25 knots. Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database (Pre-2008 Archive) Retrieved: 2026-02-12