How many accidents has the Cessna A188B had?

The NTSB has recorded 320 events involving the Cessna A188B: 40 fatal, 40 serious, 47 minor injuries, and 191 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Cessna A188B a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Cessna A188B has 320 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Cessna A188B Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 320 events recorded from 1982 to 2024.

320

All Events

191

Incidents

Minor

Serious

Fatal (38 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Jul 24, 2024	Sumner, NE	N9576G	Serious (1)	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a power line during the spray pass.
Aug 19, 2023	Bay Port, MI	N8075G	Minor	substantial	The pilot’s decision to takeoff from a soft wet runway with a quartering tailwind which resulted in a lack of climb performance and impact with terrai… The pilot’s decision to takeoff from a soft wet runway with a quartering tailwind which resulted in a lack of climb performance and impact with terrain.
Aug 11, 2023	Chillicothe, MO	N9237R	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s decision to operate the airplane with a known tailwheel anomaly, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
Jun 07, 2023	Chillicothe, MO	N731UF	Minor	destroyed	A partial loss of engine power due to a tear in the fuel manifold diaphragm, which prevented sufficient fuel flow to the engine.
Sep 09, 2022	Santa Helena de Goias, OF	PT-WQN	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jul 12, 2018	Rockford, OH	N2483J	Incident	minor	The total loss of engine power, which resulted from the separation of the No. 2 connecting rod due to oil starvation as a result of insufficient clamp… The total loss of engine power, which resulted from the separation of the No. 2 connecting rod due to oil starvation as a result of insufficient clamping force of the engine's through-bolts.
Aug 04, 2017	Marshall, MO	N3047J	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inability to accurately monitor the airplane's airspeed after takeoff due to an inoperative airspeed indicator, which resulted in the pilo… The pilot's inability to accurately monitor the airplane's airspeed after takeoff due to an inoperative airspeed indicator, which resulted in the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and the subsequent aerodynamic stall/mush and degraded climb performance.
Jul 05, 2017	Kankakee, IL	N4207J	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent incorrect brake application, which led to the loss of dire… The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent incorrect brake application, which led to the loss of directional control.
Jul 25, 2015	Albertson, NC	N731MB	Minor	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from wires during takeoff due to his impairment from alcohol use.
Jul 05, 2015	Crawfordsville, IN	N625EH	Serious (1)	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the powerline during an aerial application operations.
Jul 01, 2015	Saratoga, WY	N60691	Incident	substantial	The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion, and a ground loop.
Jan 14, 2015	Baixa Grande do Ribeiro, BR	PT-FFH	Fatal (1)	substantial	Investigation pending
Oct 23, 2014	Louisburg, NC	N731PM	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
Oct 06, 2014	Rozo, CO	HK-1746	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Aug 27, 2014	Middleton, TN	N5850G	Fatal (1)	substantial	The pilot’s failure to see and avoid power lines during a low-level aerial application operation.
Jul 23, 2014	Milford, NE	N730GU	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper engine mixture setting which reduced available engine power, and his inadvertent retraction of flaps which resulted in an impact … The pilot's improper engine mixture setting which reduced available engine power, and his inadvertent retraction of flaps which resulted in an impact with crops and terrain.
May 22, 2013	Dajabon, DR	HI 912	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
May 07, 2013	Lyons, KS	N731JF	Minor	substantial	The partial loss of engine power due to fuel contamination, which resulted in impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadeq… The partial loss of engine power due to fuel contamination, which resulted in impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, during which he failed to detect the fuel contamination.
Jul 10, 2012	Cheyenne, WY	N4831R	Serious (1)	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a power line. Contributing to the accident was the sun's glare.
May 26, 2012	Dansville, NY	N9629G	Minor	substantial	A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies th… A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
Jul 23, 2011	Mount Hamill, IA	N9234R	Incident	substantial	The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot's inadequate fuel management.
Jul 22, 2011	Devils Lake, ND	N731AU	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in a stall during the aerial application.
Jul 19, 2011	Greenstown, IN	N4725R	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from vegetation that caused increased drag during a low-level maneuvering flight.
Jun 02, 2011	Pine Bluffs, WY	N9496G	Incident	substantial	A partial loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any mechanical … A partial loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
Feb 05, 2011	Itinga, BR	PT-FFG	Fatal (1)	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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