Cessna T188C Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 107 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2000 | ROCK DELL, MN | N9957J | Incident | substantial | the failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with the terrain. |
| Jun 11, 1999 | PANHANDLE, TX | N9659J | Incident | substantial |
The partial loss of engine power as a result of the low compression in the number 5 cylinder. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the force…The partial loss of engine power as a result of the low compression in the number 5 cylinder. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| May 14, 1999 | BRUCE, MS | N1994J | Incident | substantial | The loss of lubrication to the number 2 connecting rod due to the shifted bearing that resulted in the total loss of engine power. |
| May 11, 1999 | STOVEPIPE WELLS, CA | N9603J | Serious (1) | substantial | fuel exhaustion resulting from the pilot becoming lost and disoriented on a cross-country flight. |
| Jul 06, 1998 | AUSTIN, MN | N9957J | Incident | substantial |
the improper maintenance by other maintenance personnel. Factors were the throttle control not safetied, the crops, and unsuitable terrain encountere…the improper maintenance by other maintenance personnel. Factors were the throttle control not safetied, the crops, and unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot |
| Jul 05, 1998 | WESLACO, TX | N3963J | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain. |
| May 10, 1997 | MITCHELL, OR | N3152J | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which led to a stall. A factor contributing to the accident was the lack of adeq…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which led to a stall. A factor contributing to the accident was the lack of adequate altitude to effect a successful stall recovery. |
| Sep 24, 1996 | SNYDER, TX | N9537J | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a pole resulting in the separation of the left aileron and a loss of aircraft control. A factor was the…The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a pole resulting in the separation of the left aileron and a loss of aircraft control. A factor was the haze. |
| Jun 07, 1996 | ROUNDUP, MT | N4970J | Serious (1) | destroyed | failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, during a turn-around maneuver after a swath run, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. |
| May 30, 1996 | HOOPER, UT | N9980J | Incident | substantial |
loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). A factor relating to the accident was: the proximity of obstructions, which limited the pilot's abil…loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). A factor relating to the accident was: the proximity of obstructions, which limited the pilot's ability to reach a suitable emergency landing area. |
| Oct 20, 1995 | TAHOKA, TX | N2030J | Minor | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from wires. Factors were the loss of aileron control and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. |
| Aug 10, 1995 | MATTAWA, WA | N9574J | Incident | substantial | A PARTIAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. |
| Jul 13, 1995 | RULEVILLE, MS | N2119J | Minor | substantial |
The pilot-in-command's failure to abort the takeoff when the aircraft accelerated slowly. Contributing to the accident was the over loading of the air…The pilot-in-command's failure to abort the takeoff when the aircraft accelerated slowly. Contributing to the accident was the over loading of the aircraft by ground personnel and the failure of the pilot-in-command to verify the loading of the aircraft. |
| Sep 26, 1994 | ROSCOE, TX | N3106J | Fatal (1) | destroyed | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED RESULTING IN AN AERODYNAMIC STALL. A FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF |
| Jun 04, 1994 | ANGELA, MT | N2535J | Incident | substantial | DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WAS NOT MAINTAINED. FACTORS TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: WET TERRAIN AND INADEQUATE AIRCRAFT PREFLIGHT. |
| Feb 10, 1994 | WINTON, CA | N2086J | Incident | destroyed |
a partial loss of engine power in the takeoff initial climb due to fuel system contamination, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the a…a partial loss of engine power in the takeoff initial climb due to fuel system contamination, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the aircraft. |
| Oct 05, 1993 | ROGERSVILLE, AL | N42402 | Incident | substantial | WAS THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PRE-FLIGHT PREPARATION WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION DURING TAKE OFF. |
| Oct 03, 1993 | NEW DEAL, TX | N2031J | Minor | substantial |
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN GROUND CLEARANCE WHILE AVOIDING A POWERLINE. FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO SEE A SECOND SET OF POWER LINES PRIOR TO INITIAT…FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN GROUND CLEARANCE WHILE AVOIDING A POWERLINE. FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO SEE A SECOND SET OF POWER LINES PRIOR TO INITIATING THE SPRAYING RUN WAS ALSO A CAUSE. |
| Aug 30, 1993 | ROCKPORT, TX | N2867J | Incident | substantial | INADVERTENT STALL/MUSH EXPERIENCED BY THE PILOT. |
| Jul 10, 1993 | WHEATON, MN | N3591J | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ALIGNMENT DURING TAKEOFF ROLL. |
| Apr 10, 1993 | BELVIEW, MN | N2975J | Fatal (1) | destroyed | THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S NOT MAINTAINING PROPER ALTITUDE. |
| Feb 24, 1993 | DELHI, CA | N2086J | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT SELECTED UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR TAKEOFF AND FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE STANDIN…THE PILOT SELECTED UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR TAKEOFF AND FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE STANDING WATER ON THE RUNWAY. |
| Oct 23, 1992 | COZUMEL, MX | N1992J | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 24, 1992 | CROSS CITY, FL | N4547J | Minor | substantial |
THE INADEQUATE INSPECTION FOR CONTAMINATION OF THE AIRCRAFT FUEL SYSTEM AFTER MODIFICATION RESULTING IN FAILURE OF THE ENGINE DRIVEN FUEL PUMP DUE TO …THE INADEQUATE INSPECTION FOR CONTAMINATION OF THE AIRCRAFT FUEL SYSTEM AFTER MODIFICATION RESULTING IN FAILURE OF THE ENGINE DRIVEN FUEL PUMP DUE TO CONTAMINATION. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE IMPROPER MODIFICATION OF THE FUEL SYSTEM WHICH RESULTED IN THE HOPPER FUEL TANK NOT HAVING A SECOND SOURCE OF FUEL PUMPING. |
| Mar 31, 1992 | CORDEL, OK | N2695J | Incident | substantial | THE ANIMALS IN THE LANDING AREA. A FACTOR WAS THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. |