Accident Details
According to the pilot of the agricultural airplane, the aircraft was loaded with 120 gallons of product and the fuel tanks were half full. During the takeoff roll, approximately one-third of the way down the runway, the airplane encountered a gust of wind. The airplane veered to the left and exited the runway into tall grass. The pilot then attempted to maneuver the airplane back onto the runway to continue the takeoff. However, the airplane collided with a barbed wire fence, causing it to rotate 180 degrees.
Aircraft Damage
The responding Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector reported that the airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings, fuselage, and empennage.
Pilot Report
The pilot reported that the airplane had no mechanical malfunctions or failures and that the engine was producing power throughout the event.