Cessna A188B Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 320 events recorded from 1982 to 2024.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 06, 2010 | Hondo, TX | N731PQ | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s delayed action to arrest the airplane’s descent, which resulted in a collision with terrain. |
| Jul 19, 2010 | Clyde, OH | N5855G | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a grain auger during aerial application maneuvers. |
| Jun 09, 2010 | Orange, TX | N9510J | Incident | substantial | The loss of directional control during the takeoff roll due to an incorrectly maintained left main landing gear. |
| Nov 08, 2009 | Ripley, MS | N9368G | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed on final approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was a partia…The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed on final approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was a partial loss of engine power due to water in the fuel. |
| Aug 20, 2009 | McRae, GA | N4842R | Incident | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to pre-ignition/detonation as a result of a fuel control malfunction. |
| Jul 16, 2009 | Suring, WI | N9747G | Incident | substantial |
A loss of engine power resulting from the fatigue failure of the crankshaft due to the loss of engine case through-bolt torque. Contributing to the en…A loss of engine power resulting from the fatigue failure of the crankshaft due to the loss of engine case through-bolt torque. Contributing to the engine failure was the operator's failure to overhaul the engine in accordance with the manufacturer's recommended guidelines. |
| Jul 12, 2009 | Elwood, NE | N4990Q | Minor | substantial | The pilot's inability to maintain a climb after takeoff due to wind shift or downdraft. |
| Jun 20, 2009 | Ogden, UT | N731GE | Incident | substantial | A partial loss of engine power due to the number one cylinder air induction tube becoming disconnected for undetermined reasons. |
| Jun 15, 2009 | South Haven, MI | N9010R | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. |
| Jun 03, 2009 | Kingstree, SC | N9364R | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. |
| Apr 23, 2009 | Pinehurst, GA | N4789Q | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reasons. |
| Aug 20, 2008 | Camanche, IA | N53243 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot took off on an unsuitable airstrip which resulted in the airplane becoming prematurely airborne with inadequate airspeed after it contacted …The pilot took off on an unsuitable airstrip which resulted in the airplane becoming prematurely airborne with inadequate airspeed after it contacted a rise in the terrain. |
| Aug 10, 2008 | Gardner, FL | N4494Q | Incident | substantial | The pilot's misjudged distance/altitude during takeoff. |
| Jun 12, 2008 | Lyons, KS | N9639G | Incident | substantial | the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the dirt embankment. |
| Jan 17, 2008 | Valencia, EC | HCCDS | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 25, 2007 | Colorado City, TX | N9561G | Incident | — | The pilot's failure to maintain clear of the rotating propeller. |
| Aug 08, 2007 | Garden City, TX | N4827J | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the ground equipment while maneuvering. A contributing factor was the power lines along the pilot's ap…The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the ground equipment while maneuvering. A contributing factor was the power lines along the pilot's application path. |
| Jul 30, 2007 | Garwood, TX | N9298R | Incident | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain proper clearance from terrain/obstacles. A contributing factor was the runway conditions. |
| Jul 09, 2007 | Ulysses, KS | N9076R | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Jun 08, 2007 | Sargent, NE | N9493G | Serious (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate visual lookout and clearance from the hillside. Factors contributing to the accident include the pilot's div…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate visual lookout and clearance from the hillside. Factors contributing to the accident include the pilot's diverted attention, the hillside, and the glare from the setting sun. |
| Jun 02, 2007 | Happy, TX | N53377 | Minor | destroyed | An in-flight fire while maneuvering for an undetermined reason. |
| May 19, 2007 | Fabens, TX | N3863J | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to compensate for the existing wind conditions during takeoff. A contributing factor was the crosswind. |
| May 13, 2007 | San Francisco, HO | HR-ATW | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 21, 2006 | New Bern, NC | N9176R | Minor | substantial |
Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's continued operation of the airplane with known deficiencies with the engine, which resul…Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's continued operation of the airplane with known deficiencies with the engine, which resulted in a forced landing and in-flight collision with the ground. |
| Aug 18, 2006 | Rolla, ND | N9224R | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain during the aerial-application flight, and the loss of engine power due to the overstress failur…The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain during the aerial-application flight, and the loss of engine power due to the overstress failure of the engine crankshaft sustained during ground impact. Contributing to the accident was the low-altitude at which the flight was being operated and the wheat crop the airplane encountered during the forced landing. |