Cessna A188A Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 17 events recorded from 1982 to 2022.

17

All Events

11

Incidents

2

Minor

2

Serious

2

Fatal (2 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Sep 12, 2022 Canby, MN N2122U Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the landing, which resulted in an overload failure of the tailwheel cross tube and subsequent …

The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the landing, which resulted in an overload failure of the tailwheel cross tube and subsequent impact with the runway.

Oct 24, 2015 Elberta, UT N4401Q Incident substantial The pilot's failure to compensate for wind while maneuvering at a low altitude, resulting in a collision with terrain and a postcrash fire.
Jun 02, 2004 Minden, NV N9961G Incident substantial
the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop. A contributing…

the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of experience in the accident airplane.

Jan 15, 2003 BRAWLEY, CA N5638J Incident substantial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Aug 03, 1997 NORFOLK, NE N9902G Incident substantial
the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, and failure or inability to control the airplane after encountering wake turbulence at low altitude …

the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, and failure or inability to control the airplane after encountering wake turbulence at low altitude during an aerial application maneuver. A related factor was the low altitude of the airplane when the wake was encountered.

Jun 29, 1995 PHARR, TX N5631J Incident substantial
THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE AIRCRAFT PREFLIGHT WHICH FAILED TO PURGE THE AIRCRAFT FUEL SYSTEM OF CONTAMINANTS. A FACTOR WAS THE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN IN THE E…

THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE AIRCRAFT PREFLIGHT WHICH FAILED TO PURGE THE AIRCRAFT FUEL SYSTEM OF CONTAMINANTS. A FACTOR WAS THE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA.

May 15, 1993 DECATUR, TX N9901G Incident destroyed THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CLEARANCE. A FACTOR WAS THE TURBULENCE
Aug 18, 1992 FELTON, DE N6664G Incident destroyed THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF AT A TIMELY POINT WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADEQUATE CLIMB RATE AN A COLLISION WITH TREES.
May 21, 1992 REDMOND, OR N9990G Incident substantial PROPER CLEARANCE FROM OBJECTS WAS NOT MAINTAINED. FACTORS TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: SUNGLARE, WIRES, AND VISUAL LOOKOUT WAS NOT POSSIBLE.
Aug 15, 1984 GOODLAND, KS N4413Q Incident destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 17, 1982 FLORALA, AL N9916G 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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