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
Sep 02, 1993	THREE FORKS, MT	N21861	Serious (1)	destroyed	THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED RESULTING IN A STALL/MUSH. THE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO COMPLETELY JETTISON HIS L… THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED RESULTING IN A STALL/MUSH. THE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO COMPLETELY JETTISON HIS LOAD WERE FACTORS.
Aug 10, 1993	LEXINGTON, NE	N4802Q	Incident	destroyed	obstacle clearance not maintained by the pilot-in-command.
Jul 12, 1993	ROCKFORD, WA	N5858G	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN ALIGNMENT WITH THE LANDING AREA. A FACTOR TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: HIGH VEGETATION.
Jul 08, 1993	TEMPLE, TX	N4739R	Incident	substantial	PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER OBJECT/TERRAIN CLEARANCE. FACTORS WERE TAILWINDS AND HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE.
Jun 25, 1993	EDGARD, LA	N9772G	Minor	substantial	THE PILOT'S ATTEMPT TO TAKEOFF UNDER CONDITIONS THAT EXCEEDED THE PERFORMANCE CAPABILITY OF THE AIRCRAFT. A FACTOR WAS THE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE.
Jun 05, 1993	CENTRE, AL	N91676	Serious (1)	destroyed	THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM TREES DURING AGRICULTURAL APPLICATION MANEUVERING. FACTORS WERE THE TREES IN THE VICINITY OF THE PLANNE… THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM TREES DURING AGRICULTURAL APPLICATION MANEUVERING. FACTORS WERE THE TREES IN THE VICINITY OF THE PLANNED FLIGHT PATH.
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.
May 09, 1993	GARDEN CITY, KS	N731DD	Serious (1)	substantial	THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S NOT MAINTAINING PROPER ALTITUDE.
Oct 06, 1992	MONTROSE, AR	N9633J	Minor	substantial	THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL AND THE INADVERTENT STALL. A FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S DIVERTED ATTENTION IN THE COCKPIT.
Sep 24, 1992	HOLLY GROVE, AR	N4804Q	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN OBJECT CLEARANCE.
Sep 10, 1992	WAYNESBORO, GA	N92427	Serious (1)	destroyed	THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CLEARANCE FROM THE STREET SIGN DURING AN AERIAL APPLICATION PASS.
Sep 02, 1992	CENTRE, AL	N4845Q	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR EXISTING WIND CONDITIONS, WHICH RESULTED IN HIS INABILITY TO MAINTAIN A PROPER ALTITUDE. FACTORS WERE THE TURB… THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR EXISTING WIND CONDITIONS, WHICH RESULTED IN HIS INABILITY TO MAINTAIN A PROPER ALTITUDE. FACTORS WERE THE TURBULENCE AND WIND SHEAR PRESENT AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.
Aug 15, 1992	MATHEW, LA	N731AR	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT. A FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THE TYPE OPERATION.
Jul 27, 1992	RICHMOND, VA	N731MR	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE DURING TAKEOFF.
Jul 20, 1992	TWIN FALLS, ID	N78734	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO REFUEL RESULTING IN FUEL EXHAUSTION AND THE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN ENCOUNTERED DURING THE FORCED LANDING.
Jun 19, 1992	MEADE, KS	N4813R	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT'S IMPROPER PREFLIGHT PLANNING/PREPARATION AND HIS EXCEEDING THE AIRCRAFT'S TAKEOFF CAPABILITY.
Apr 06, 1992	WASHITA, OK	N70321	Incident	substantial	THE FAILURE OF THE MAIN LANDING GEAR DURING THE FORCED LANDING DUE TO CORROSION AND FATIGUE. A FACTOR WAS THE POWER LOSS DUE TO A FRACTURED CRANKSHAF… THE FAILURE OF THE MAIN LANDING GEAR DURING THE FORCED LANDING DUE TO CORROSION AND FATIGUE. A FACTOR WAS THE POWER LOSS DUE TO A FRACTURED CRANKSHAFT.
Mar 14, 1992	CORCORAN, CA	N53241	Incident	destroyed	THE AIRCRAFT'S ENCOUNTER DURING THE TAKEOFF WITH A CROSSWIND GUST BEYOND THE CAPABILITY OF THE AIRCRAFT.
Sep 14, 1991	YAZOO CITY, MS	N8999G	Incident	substantial	SEPARATION OF THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR DURING TAKE OFF DUE TO FAILURE OF THE BOLTS WHICH SECURE THE GEAR TO THE AIRFRAME. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCID… SEPARATION OF THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR DURING TAKE OFF DUE TO FAILURE OF THE BOLTS WHICH SECURE THE GEAR TO THE AIRFRAME. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF.
Aug 26, 1991	NEW MARKET, MD	N8284G	Incident	substantial	INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO AN INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE IN… INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO AN INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE INOPERATIVE FUEL QUANTITY GAGES.
Aug 10, 1991	PATTERSON, LA	N53276	Serious (1)	substantial	THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE WITH THE ELECTICAL POWER LINE. FACTORS WERE THE BRIGHT SUN AND CHEMICAL RESIDUE ON THE WINDSHIELD.
Aug 10, 1991	MONTICELLO, FL	N21684	Incident	substantial	LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO UNDETERMINED REASONS AND THE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN ENCOUNTERED DURING THE FORCED LANDING.
Jul 18, 1991	HOLLANDALE, MS	N9541J	Incident	substantial	OVERLOAD FAILURE OF THE NO. 5 CYLINDER CONNECTING ROD BOLT DUE TO BEING LOOSE FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. THIS RESULTED IN THE DAMAGE DURING THE FORCED… OVERLOAD FAILURE OF THE NO. 5 CYLINDER CONNECTING ROD BOLT DUE TO BEING LOOSE FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. THIS RESULTED IN THE DAMAGE DURING THE FORCED LANDING FOLLOWING TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER.
Jul 17, 1991	CLEVELAND, MS	N9327R	Minor	destroyed	INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT RESULTING IN WATER CONTAMINATION CAUSING LOSS OF ENGINE POWER.
Jul 13, 1991	BURLEY, ID	N6302G	Minor	destroyed	POWERPLANT FAILURE FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. FACTORS INCLUDE IN-FLIGHT COLLISION WITH A TREE.

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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