Cessna T188C Safety Record

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

107

All Events

76

Incidents

14

Minor

10

Serious

7

Fatal (7 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Mar 13, 2014 CANTON NARANJAL, EC HC-BTA Minor substantial <br /><br />
Aug 31, 2000 FURMAN, SC N9566J Minor substantial
The pilot's failure to ensure the aircraft contained adequate fuel to complete the flight resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and…

The pilot's failure to ensure the aircraft contained adequate fuel to complete the flight resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and damage to the aircraft during the subsequent forced landing.

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.
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.

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.

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.

Aug 12, 1991 PAULINA, LA N3493J Minor destroyed THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT FOR THE WIRES AND HIS MISJUDGING CLEARANCE WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO FLY UNDER THE WIRES.
Jul 04, 1991 RIVERTON, WY N2070J Minor substantial THE PILOT DID NOT MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TERRAIN CLEARANCE. A FACTOR TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: POOR INFLIGHT PLANNING/PREPARATION.
Jun 03, 1990 ALTUS, OK N4680J Minor destroyed THE PIC DID NOT MAINTAIN THE PROPER CLEARANCE FROM THE POWERLINE.
Sep 05, 1989 LEVELLAND, TX N9957J Minor substantial A PARTIAL BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE DUE TO A LEAK IN THE LEFT BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER.
Oct 08, 1988 FLORA, MS N2896J Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Jun 22, 1988 BIG TIMBER, MT N4970J Minor substantial Investigation pending
Aug 07, 1984 PELHAM, GA N3310J Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Jun 27, 1983 MARSHALL, MO N9639J Minor 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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