Cessna 188B Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 94 events recorded from 1982 to 2013.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 04, 2013 | Woodrow, SC | N59JK | Minor | substantial | A failure of the right rudder pedal arm due to corrosion as a result of inadequate maintenance and inspection of the rudder pedal assembly. |
| Jun 14, 2010 | Blackfoot, ID | N9357K | Incident | substantial | A loss of directional control during the landing roll as a result of a worn tail wheel locking mechanism. |
| Jun 26, 2007 | Wyaconda, MO | N4998Q | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees. A factor in the accident was the trees. |
| Oct 11, 2006 | Belhaven, NC | N91181 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to compensate for wind conditions and maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent in-flight …The pilot's failure to compensate for wind conditions and maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. |
| Jun 15, 2004 | Rush Springs, OK | N21650 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a utility pole and power lines while maneuvering during an aerial application. |
| May 15, 2004 | Pleasant Hill, MO | N188SA | Minor | substantial | Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's improper fuel calculations. Contributing factors to the accident included the inaccurate fuel gage and the trees. |
| Mar 25, 2004 | Planada, CA | N478Q | Incident | destroyed |
the partial loss of engine power due to the separation of the number 5 cylinder fuel injector supply line. The fuel line separation was due to compan…the partial loss of engine power due to the separation of the number 5 cylinder fuel injector supply line. The fuel line separation was due to company maintenance personnel's failure to secure the b-nut fitting following maintenance. Factors in the accident were the unsuitable nature of the terrain where the engine problem developed and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while attempting to reach a suitable forced landing spot, which led to an inadvertent stall. |
| Aug 23, 2003 | Monette, AR | N5647G | Incident | substantial | Failure of the right brake and the pilot's inability to maintain directional control. A factor associated with the accident was the ditch. |
| Feb 04, 2003 | Badger, Nfld, CA | N6606Q | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 25, 2002 | Pikesville, NC | N21689 | Minor | substantial |
The inability of the pilot to see the .250 inch diameter unmarked cable resulting in the in-flight collision with the cable and substantial damage to …The inability of the pilot to see the .250 inch diameter unmarked cable resulting in the in-flight collision with the cable and substantial damage to the airplane. |
| Jul 16, 2002 | Tolley, ND | N4866Q | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to attain lift-off speed and his failure to abort the takeoff. |
| Oct 17, 2001 | Whiteville, TN | N4784R | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the engine driven fuel pump that contaminated the fuel system and restricted fuel flow to the engine.. A factor is rough/uneven terrain…The failure of the engine driven fuel pump that contaminated the fuel system and restricted fuel flow to the engine.. A factor is rough/uneven terrain. |
| Jul 02, 2001 | Leesburg, FL | N21894 | Serious (1) | — |
The pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout while deploying the grappling hook in preparation for a banner pick up resulting in the cable wrappin…The pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout while deploying the grappling hook in preparation for a banner pick up resulting in the cable wrapping around the stabilizer, subsequent loss of control during the banner drop (due to the cable moving forward and jamming the elevators), and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. |
| Oct 19, 2000 | STANTON, TX | N53211 | Serious (1) | destroyed | The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with the power lines, while maneuvering during an aerial application flight. |
| Sep 29, 2000 | STANTON, TX | N4983Q | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from guy wires and tower. |
| Sep 06, 2000 | FARWELL, TX | N21635 | Minor | substantial | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the smoke in the cockpit, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Aug 06, 2000 | WASHINGTON, NC | N4439Q | Incident | substantial | a loss of engine power for undetermined reason, resulting in a forced landing, and subsequent impact with a ditch. |
| Aug 09, 1999 | SIDNEY, MT | N9085R | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions. |
| Oct 02, 1998 | TELLASSE, AL | N4832R | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a utility line while conducting a swath run. |
| Sep 02, 1998 | DIXON, CA | N202AW | Incident | destroyed | A partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, and the ignition of a highly combustible compound in the application hopper. |
| Jul 11, 1998 | ATLANTA, NE | N9247R | Incident | substantial |
A loss of engine power due to a loose 'B' nut on the fuel line fitting. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintain and the soft terrain…A loss of engine power due to a loose 'B' nut on the fuel line fitting. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintain and the soft terrain. |
| Jun 22, 1998 | SOUTH HAVEN, MI | N9209R | Incident | substantial | the pilot misjudging his distance and not maintaining the proper altitude. A factor was trees. |
| Jun 08, 1998 | TALKEETNA, AK | N9247G | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to identify an unsafe/hazardous taxiway condition. A factor associated with this accident was the presence of rough and uneven te…The pilot's failure to identify an unsafe/hazardous taxiway condition. A factor associated with this accident was the presence of rough and uneven terrain conditions. |
| Mar 04, 1998 | HOUSTON, MS | N53382 | Incident | substantial |
corrosion and subsequent disconnect of the left aileron control rod end fitting, which resulted in a loss of aileron (roll) control, a forced landing,…corrosion and subsequent disconnect of the left aileron control rod end fitting, which resulted in a loss of aileron (roll) control, a forced landing, and subsequent impact with the terrain. A factor related to the accident was: improper lubrication of the control rod. |
| Aug 26, 1997 | SOUTH HAVEN, MI | N21639 | Incident | substantial |
failure of a connecting rod in the engine assembly, which resulted in loss of engine power and a forced landing. Factors relating to the accident were…failure of a connecting rod in the engine assembly, which resulted in loss of engine power and a forced landing. Factors relating to the accident were: lack of a recommended engine overhaul, and the lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing. |