Cessna 188B Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 94 events recorded from 1982 to 2013.

94

All Events

70

Incidents

10

Minor

8

Serious

6

Fatal (6 fatalities)
Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Jun 16, 1992 RISCO, MO N731GX Incident substantial
THE PILOT IN COMMANDS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING THE ABORTED TAKEOFF. THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE EVALUATION OF THE WIN…

THE PILOT IN COMMANDS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING THE ABORTED TAKEOFF. THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE EVALUATION OF THE WIND WAS A FACTOR.
Sep 09, 1991 BELGRADE, NE N4788Q Incident substantial THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO TAKE ADEQUATE REMEDIAL ACTION. A RELATED FACTOR IS THE PREMATURE LIFTOFF.
Jul 31, 1991 MONROEVILLE, AL N9106G Incident substantial THE PILOT'S MISJUDGMENT OF THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE AIRPLANE AND THE ELECTRICAL TRANSMISSION WIRE. A FACTOR WAS THE HAZY VISIBILITY.
Jul 23, 1991 MUNGER, MI N4962Q Incident substantial A PREMATURE LIFTOFF BY THE PILOT. A FACTOR CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE SOFT RUNWAY SURFACE AND A STALL/MUSH.
Jul 18, 1991 PALOUSE, WA N731YZ Incident substantial THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER RUNWAY ALIGNMENT.
Jun 17, 1991 WALLIS, TX N4719Q Incident destroyed
THE PARTIAL POWER LOSS DURING A CRITICAL PHASE OF FLIGHT. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN ONTO WHICH A SUCCESSFUL FORCED LANDING COULD HAVE…

THE PARTIAL POWER LOSS DURING A CRITICAL PHASE OF FLIGHT. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN ONTO WHICH A SUCCESSFUL FORCED LANDING COULD HAVE BEEN EXECUTED.
Sep 08, 1990 ELIZABETH CITY, NC N731NY Incident substantial
THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING AND COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS AND THE SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL DURING TAKEOFF. EXISTING CR…

THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING AND COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS AND THE SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL DURING TAKEOFF. EXISTING CROSSWINDS AND GUSTS WERE FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT.
Aug 20, 1990 ECKLEY, CO N4933Q Incident substantial A FAILURE ON THE PART OF THE PILOT IN COMMAND TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TERRAIN CLEARANCE.
Aug 03, 1990 DENTON, MT N9632G Incident substantial THE PREMATURE LIFTOFF DURING TAKEOFF GROUND ROLL BY THE PILOT, RESULTING IN A STALL.
Sep 10, 1989 SUNLAND PARK, NM N9342R Incident substantial UNDETERMINED. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE CROP IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA.
Jun 24, 1989 GRYGLA, MN N4724R Incident substantial INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING AND PREPARATION BY THE PILOT. TALL GRASS (HIGH VEGETATION) AT THE END OF THE STRIP WAS A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR.
Aug 11, 1988 SUMNER, IA N4999R Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 10, 1988 BAINBRIDGE, GA N731UH Incident destroyed Investigation pending
Apr 02, 1988 GUSTINE, CA N21762 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 29, 1987 POSTON, AZ N8275G Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 29, 1987 FAIRFIELD, NE N2833J Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 15, 1987 SATANTA, KS N4954R Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 04, 1987 MALTA, MT N417J Incident destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 05, 1986 EDISON, NE N4807R Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 02, 1986 HUGOTON, KS N9379G Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 14, 1986 BAY CITY, MI N53140 Incident destroyed Investigation pending
May 24, 1986 NYSSA, OR N53177 Incident destroyed Investigation pending
Jun 28, 1985 WASKISH, MN N9254R Incident destroyed Investigation pending
Jun 24, 1985 LODI, CA N9966J Incident destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 27, 1984 SALOME, AZ N731VZ Incident substantial Investigation pending
Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database. NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type. Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.
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