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
Aug 07, 1996	WINNSBORO, LA	N92917	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and altitude/clearance during the takeoff. A factor was the density altitude.
Jul 18, 1996	MERCED, CA	N731YT	Incident	substantial	Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and his failure to ensure that adequate fuel was onboard to complete the flight.
Jul 16, 1996	PULLMAN, WA	N9336R	Serious (1)	substantial	failure of the pilot to maintain terrain clearance during a swath run. Factors relating to the accident were: unfavorable (variable) wind conditions,… failure of the pilot to maintain terrain clearance during a swath run. Factors relating to the accident were: unfavorable (variable) wind conditions, low airspeed, and uneven terrain.
Jul 15, 1996	SAINT CHARLES, MO	N9703J	Incident	substantial	a partial loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. The factors involved were the pilot … a partial loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. The factors involved were the pilot did not perform load jettison and low airspeed.
Jun 30, 1996	WATFORD CITY, ND	N21744	Incident	substantial	the pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing on a road.
Jun 29, 1996	OPHEIM, MT	N731ED	Incident	substantial	the pilot's failure to follow the proper short field takeoff procedure as specified in the Airplane Flight Manual, his improper use of wing flaps duri… the pilot's failure to follow the proper short field takeoff procedure as specified in the Airplane Flight Manual, his improper use of wing flaps during the takeoff, and his failure to abort the takeoff (while there was sufficient runway remainin). A factor relating to the accident was: the presence of a berm beyond the end of the runway.
Jun 04, 1996	OSKALOOSA, KS	N9408R	Minor	destroyed	failure of the pilot to maintain proper alignment with the roadway during the takeoff roll. A factor relating to the accident was: the selection of a… failure of the pilot to maintain proper alignment with the roadway during the takeoff roll. A factor relating to the accident was: the selection of an unsuitable area for takeoff.
Jan 12, 1996	ENID, OK	N4744Q	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during the forced landing and to jettison the aircraft's load for a forced landing. A factor was t… The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during the forced landing and to jettison the aircraft's load for a forced landing. A factor was the engine's failure due to a disconnected fuel line which was the result of improper maintenance.
Sep 20, 1995	PORT OF SPAIN, TD	N21740	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
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.
Jul 17, 1995	COUVA, TD	N3743J	Incident	destroyed	Investigation pending
Jul 17, 1995	ABERDEEN, MS	N731NP	Incident	substantial	THE OPERATOR'S AND PILOT'S PROCEDURE OF LEAVING THE AIRCRAFT UNATTENDED WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING WHILE LOADING AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS INTO THE AIRCRAFT… THE OPERATOR'S AND PILOT'S PROCEDURE OF LEAVING THE AIRCRAFT UNATTENDED WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING WHILE LOADING AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS INTO THE AIRCRAFT. THIS RESULTED IN THE AIRCRAFT MOVING UNATTENDED AND COLLIDING WITH A DITCH. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE INSPECTION OF THE THROTTLE CABLE RESULTING IN FAILURE OF THE WORN CABLE.
Jul 11, 1995	ESTERBROOK, WY	N70062	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT AND AIRSPEED FOR LANDING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE, THE SHORT… THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT AND AIRSPEED FOR LANDING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE, THE SHORT LANDING AREA, AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO INITIATE A GO-AROUND IN TIME TO ALLOW RECOVERY FROM THE SITUATION.
Jul 03, 1995	DECATUR, AL	N6296G	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. WHICH RESULTED IN THE COLLAPSE OF THE MAIN LANDING GEAR. THE UNDETERMINED AIR… THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. WHICH RESULTED IN THE COLLAPSE OF THE MAIN LANDING GEAR. THE UNDETERMINED AIRCRAFT PROBLEM AND ROUGH/UNEVEN TERRAIN WERE RELATED FACTORS.
Jun 19, 1995	WESLACO, TX	N9433R	Incident	substantial	THE INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT BY BOTH PILOTS. A FACTOR WAS THE INABILITY OF THE PILOTS TO COMMUNICATE BY RADIO DUE TO THE INCOMPATIBLE EQUIPMENT INSTA… THE INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT BY BOTH PILOTS. A FACTOR WAS THE INABILITY OF THE PILOTS TO COMMUNICATE BY RADIO DUE TO THE INCOMPATIBLE EQUIPMENT INSTALLED IN THE TWO AIRPLANES.
Apr 01, 1995	CAIRO, OH	N9228R	Serious (1)	destroyed	FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED AFTER INITIATING A CLIMB, WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL/SPIN.
Aug 18, 1994	COOLIDGE, GA	N9928J	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation. A factor was the wet runway.
Aug 08, 1994	SHERMAN, TX	N4826R	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO REFUEL THE AIRPLANE. A FACTOR WAS THE LEAKING FUEL CAPS.
Jul 23, 1994	WYMORE, NE	N9140G	Minor	destroyed	failure of the fuel injector pump due to improper assembly.
Jul 08, 1994	TIFTON, GA	N9583G	Serious (1)	destroyed	THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE AIRCRAFT CHECKLIST, RESULTING IN AN ATTEMPTED TAKEOFF WITH THE ELEVATOR TRIM IMPROPERLY SET. A FACTOR WAS THE TREES … THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE AIRCRAFT CHECKLIST, RESULTING IN AN ATTEMPTED TAKEOFF WITH THE ELEVATOR TRIM IMPROPERLY SET. A FACTOR WAS THE TREES AT THE PERIMETER OF THE AIRSTRIP.
Oct 12, 1993	WALL, SD	N4788Q	Incident	substantial	FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT GROUND SWERVE. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE PILOT… FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT GROUND SWERVE. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE PILOT'S LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH THE TYPE (MAKE AND MODEL) OF AIRPLANE.
Sep 19, 1993	MANILA, AR	N731UF	Incident	substantial	PARTIAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO THE COLLAPSE OF AN AIR INDUCTION HOSE.
Sep 15, 1993	WATERVILLE, WA	N9523G	Fatal (1)	destroyed	THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM THE POWERLINE.
Sep 09, 1993	RINGLING, MT	N731ED	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED.

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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