Cessna A188B Safety Record

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

320

All Events

191

Incidents

47

Minor

40

Serious

40

Fatal (38 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Jan 14, 2015 Baixa Grande do Ribeiro, BR PT-FFH Fatal (1) 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.
Feb 05, 2011 Itinga, BR PT-FFG Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Apr 23, 2009 Pinehurst, GA N4789Q Fatal (1) substantial The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reasons.
May 13, 2007 San Francisco, HO HR-ATW Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 04, 2006 Sumrall, MS N86188 Fatal (1) substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing factors were the partial loss of engine power and the l…

The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing factors were the partial loss of engine power and the low altitude.

Mar 27, 2006 Narrandera, AS VH-ZIP Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Sep 05, 2005 Blytheville, AR N9083G Fatal (1) destroyed The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft for undetermined reasons.
Jun 23, 2005 Piggott, AR N9071R Fatal (1) destroyed The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall.
May 14, 2005 Ludell, KS N4734Q Fatal (1) destroyed The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during an aerial application maneuver. The trees and the sun glare were contributing factors.
Aug 12, 2004 Mylo, ND N92806 Fatal (1) destroyed The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the windmill. The windmill was a contributing factor.
Jun 21, 2004 Prosser, NE N731MP Fatal (1) substantial
The pilot's abrupt maneuver to avoid obstructions, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in a stall. The low altitude flight operat…

The pilot's abrupt maneuver to avoid obstructions, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in a stall. The low altitude flight operation, and the transmission tower (antenna) were contributing factors.

Jul 28, 2001 Pelham, GA N8358G Fatal The ground refueler's inadequate visual lookout resulting in his walking into the rotating propeller of the airplane and receiving fatal injuries.
Jul 04, 2000 INVERNESS, MS N731SP Fatal (1) destroyed
The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed while reversing course during an aerial application flight resulting in the aircraft stalling, descendin…

The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed while reversing course during an aerial application flight resulting in the aircraft stalling, descending, impacting a tree, and crashing to the ground.

Jun 01, 2000 PIONEER, LA N70114 Fatal (1) destroyed
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with trees while maneuvering during an aerial application flight. A factor was the pilot's lack in experien…

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with trees while maneuvering during an aerial application flight. A factor was the pilot's lack in experience with aerial application flight operations.

Mar 22, 1999 ATWOOD, KS N5706G Fatal (1) destroyed The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles.
Jun 30, 1998 PANHANDLE, TX N3845J Fatal (1) destroyed The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power transmission wires while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.
Oct 14, 1997 MORTON, TX N731GY Fatal (1) destroyed The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power lines while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.
Sep 05, 1997 TRINIDAD, WN 9YTIQ Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Apr 02, 1997 WAYNESBORO, GA N53212 Fatal (1) destroyed The failure of the right wing after the pilot exceeded the design stress limit of the airplane, leading to a loss of control in flight.
Aug 13, 1995 MUSCLE SHOALS, AL N4940R Fatal (1) destroyed FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT TO SEE-AND-AVOID ELECTRICAL POWER LINES, WHILE APPROACHING A FIELD FOR AERIAL APPLICATION.
Aug 06, 1995 FORT NECESSITY, LA N4866R Fatal (1) destroyed THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN TERRAIN CLEARANCE. A FACTOR RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS.
Sep 15, 1993 WATERVILLE, WA N9523G Fatal (1) destroyed THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM THE POWERLINE.
Jun 01, 1993 MARENGO, OH N8254G Fatal (1) substantial
THE PILOT'S MISJUDGED CLEARANCE FROM OBSTACLES DURING AERIAL APPLICATION, RESULTING IN A COLLISION WITH TREES. A FACTOR IN THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE PILO…

THE PILOT'S MISJUDGED CLEARANCE FROM OBSTACLES DURING AERIAL APPLICATION, RESULTING IN A COLLISION WITH TREES. A FACTOR IN THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE IN AERIAL APPLICATION FLYING.

Sep 11, 1990 AIKEN, SC N9422R Fatal (1) destroyed
THE PILOT'S DELAYED PULL-UP DURING AN AERIAL APPLICATION SWATH WHICH RESULTED IN THE COLLISION WITH A STATIC WIRE ASSOCIATED WITH ELECTRICAL TRANSMISS…

THE PILOT'S DELAYED PULL-UP DURING AN AERIAL APPLICATION SWATH WHICH RESULTED IN THE COLLISION WITH A STATIC WIRE ASSOCIATED WITH ELECTRICAL TRANSMISSION LINES.

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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