Cessna A188B Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 320 events recorded from 1982 to 2024.
| 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. |
| 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 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. |
| Jul 19, 2010 | Clyde, OH | N5855G | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a grain auger during aerial application maneuvers. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Aug 13, 2005 | JOINER, AR | N9101R | Serious (1) | substantial | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Apr 30, 2002 | Myakka City, FL | N70213 | Serious (1) | destroyed | the pilot's failure to maintain altitude while maneuvering during an aerial application, subsequently resulting in impact with the terrain. |
| Sep 06, 2001 | Harrisonburg, LA | N2162J | Serious (1) | destroyed | loss of control during approach for an undetermined reason. |
| Mar 21, 2000 | HAYTI, MO | N4859Q | Serious (1) | substantial |
the failure of maintenance personnel to properly install and connect the aileron control rod. Factors were the inadequate annual inspection by mainte…the failure of maintenance personnel to properly install and connect the aileron control rod. Factors were the inadequate annual inspection by maintenance personnel and the aileron control not possible by the pilot. |
| Aug 30, 1999 | SEMINOLE, TX | N731JY | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot seat disengaging from the seat track resulting from inadequate AD compliance during the last annual inspection. A factor was the soft terrai…The pilot seat disengaging from the seat track resulting from inadequate AD compliance during the last annual inspection. A factor was the soft terrain. |
| Jul 13, 1999 | PANTHER BURN, MS | N731VR | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance that resulted in the in-flight collision with trees. A factor was his diverted attention following the fail…The pilot's failure to maintain clearance that resulted in the in-flight collision with trees. A factor was his diverted attention following the failure of the DGPS. |
| Jul 04, 1998 | STRANDQUIST, MN | N5829G | Serious (1) | substantial | the pilot's failure to maneuver to avoid obstructions. A factor was the trees. |
| Aug 23, 1996 | AITKIN, MN | N4797Q | Serious (1) | substantial |
the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from known transmission lines. Factors relating to this accident were the transmission lines and the sungla…the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from known transmission lines. Factors relating to this accident were the transmission lines and the sunglare which hindered the pilot's ability to see the transmission lines. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| May 09, 1993 | GARDEN CITY, KS | N731DD | Serious (1) | substantial | THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S NOT MAINTAINING PROPER ALTITUDE. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Apr 03, 1991 | HOBART, OK | N53215 | Serious (1) | destroyed | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE WITH KNOWN OBJECTS. |
| Jul 26, 1989 | ATMORE, AL | N21612 | Serious (1) | substantial |
PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN VISUAL LOOKOUT FOR OBSTACLES. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE LOW (DAWN) POSITION OF THE SUN WHICH INTERFERED WITH TH…PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN VISUAL LOOKOUT FOR OBSTACLES. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE LOW (DAWN) POSITION OF THE SUN WHICH INTERFERED WITH THE PILOT'S VISION. |
| Jul 19, 1989 | ALBION, WA | N9768G | Serious (1) | destroyed | THE PILOT FAILED TO SEE AND AVOID A WOODEN UTILITY POLE WHILE CRUISING AT A LOW LEVEL. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS THE DUSK LIGHT CONDITIONS. |