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March 13, 2000 · Cessna A188B · N4833Q

Perryton, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 13, 2000
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Perryton, TX
Aircraft
Cessna A188B
Tail Number
N4833Q
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW00LA110

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.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. A factor was the crosswind.

Full 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.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 CST
Nearest AirportPerryton Ochiltree County (0nm)
Runway17
Runway Length4989 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna A188B
Tail NumberN4833Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-D · Reciprocating · 300
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 33 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 12 kt, gusting 25 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data