Cessna 188 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 259 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 25, 2026 | Hatillo Palma, OF | HI963 | Minor | — | Investigation pending |
| Aug 02, 2025 | Guayabal-Meta, OF | HK1635 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 29, 2025 | Trinidad Casanare, CO | HK1817 | Fatal | minor | Investigation pending |
| May 23, 2025 | Pasaje, OF | HC-CMM | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Apr 23, 2025 | Sangkiang Village, PP | VH-SOY | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 19, 2025 | Aerocity airstrip, EC | HC-CAZ | Incident | minor | Investigation pending |
| Feb 19, 2025 | La Puntilla, EC | HC-CAZ | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 31, 2025 | Santa Cruz, OF | CP-2293 | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jan 23, 2025 | Canarana, BR | PR-AAN | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 08, 2025 | Colon, OF | HC-BMT | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 09, 2024 | Barra Bonita, BR | PR-WDK | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 20, 2024 | Quirinopolis, BR | PT-DRB | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 12, 2024 | Bananera, CO | HK1468 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 17, 2024 | Payo, EC | HCCAS | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 22, 2023 | Vereda Puerto, OF | HK1971 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 06, 2023 | Marabá Paulista, BR | PT-BKX | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 08, 2022 | INACIOLÂNDIA, BR | PR-ADK | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 14, 2022 | Mineiros, OF | PR-AAM | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 18, 2021 | Bataypora, BR | PR-ACK | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 30, 2021 | Inmediaciones Municipio Paz de Ariporo, Casanare, OF | HK1477 | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 17, 2021 | La Cruz, MX | XB-MQA | Incident | unk | Investigation pending |
| Feb 01, 2021 | Viamao, OF | PR-STO | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 15, 2020 | Esperanza, DR | HI-923 | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 09, 2020 | Pembina, ND | C-GWWE | Serious (1) | destroyed | The pilot’s failure to maintain control during an aerial spray turnaround in high crosswind conditions. |
| Mar 11, 2019 | Rio Pardo, State of Rio Grande do sul, Brazil, BR | PR-RVO | Fatal (1) | substantial | 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.
Data source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database ·
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