How many accidents has the Cessna T188C had?

The NTSB has recorded 107 events involving the Cessna T188C: 7 fatal, 10 serious, 14 minor injuries, and 76 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Cessna T188C a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Cessna T188C has 107 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Cessna T188C Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 107 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

107

All Events

Incidents

Minor

Serious

Fatal (7 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
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.
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.
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.
Aug 10, 1995	MATTAWA, WA	N9574J	Incident	substantial	A PARTIAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS.
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.
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.
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
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.
Aug 04, 1991	QUITMAN, GA	N2877J	Incident	substantial	A TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL STARVATION. THE REASON FOR THE FUEL STARVATION WAS NOT DETERMINED.
Aug 01, 1991	GRAND ISLAND, NE	N2872J	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CLEARANCE FROM CROPS DURING AERIAL APPLICATION MANEUVERS. RELATED FACTORS ARE THE FAILURE OF A PROPELLER PIT… THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CLEARANCE FROM CROPS DURING AERIAL APPLICATION MANEUVERS. RELATED FACTORS ARE THE FAILURE OF A PROPELLER PITCH CHANGE MECHANISM AND THE PILOT'S DIVERTED ATTENTION.
Jul 19, 1991	BATHGATE, ND	N2056J	Incident	substantial	A LOSS OF CONTROL INFLIGHT WHICH RESULTED IN A COLLISION WITH THE CROP.
Jul 17, 1991	WALHALLA, ND	N2093J	Incident	substantial	INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS, AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT ARE GUSTY CROSSWIND CONDITI… INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS, AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT ARE GUSTY CROSSWIND CONDITIONS.
Sep 30, 1990	NAZARETH, TX	N2925J	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN OBSTACLE CLEARANCE.
Sep 27, 1989	SPUR, TX	N3382J	Incident	destroyed	PARTIAL POWER LOSS FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE FARM EQUIPMENT PARKED NEAR THE END OF THE RUNWAY.
Jul 07, 1989	FORT BENTON, MT	N2802J	Incident	substantial	OVERLOAD FAILURE OF THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR ATTACHING BOLTS FOR AN UNKNOWN REASON.
Jul 02, 1989	HOLLANDALE, MS	N3775J	Incident	substantial	THE FAILURE OF THE TURBOCHARGER DUE TO AN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED RETAINING NUT. THE SOFT/WET TERRAIN WAS A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR.
Jul 25, 1987	OAK GROVE, LA	N2092J	Incident	destroyed	Investigation pending
Jul 08, 1987	WINNETT, MT	N2058J	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jul 08, 1987	OLIVIA, MN	N9674J	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jul 02, 1987	RAYVILLE, LA	N3239J	Incident	destroyed	Investigation pending

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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