Cessna 188 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 259 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 1983 | SPRINGFIELD, MN | N21700 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 12, 1983 | SHELTON, NE | N731AC | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 10, 1983 | HOOPER, UT | N4886R | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 02, 1983 | PIERRE, SD | N8965G | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 23, 1983 | CAMPBELL HILL, IL | N731KY | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 19, 1983 | BURLINGTON, WY | N9789V | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 10, 1983 | TUCKER, AR | N731VF | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 15, 1983 | MODESTO, CA | N9961J | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 26, 1983 | STANFIELD, AZ | N9893V | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 24, 1983 | HOUSTON, MS | N731PP | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 11, 1983 | DELHI, CA | N731JK | Incident | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jan 18, 1983 | FIVE POINTS, CA | N5636J | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 23, 1982 | LAVA HOT SPRING, ID | N9251G | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 11, 1982 | NASHVILLE, GA | N9184R | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 07, 1982 | GIBSON, GA | N4877R | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 02, 1982 | JAY, FL | N4790Q | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 31, 1982 | CASA GRANDE, AZ | N1562M | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 08, 1982 | STOCKTON, KS | N53227 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 30, 1982 | BISHOPVILLE, SC | N9888V | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 24, 1982 | LOAMI, IL | N4970Q | Incident | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 24, 1982 | MONROE, LA | N9125G | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 22, 1982 | MALONE, FL | N4494Q | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 21, 1982 | STANFORD, TX | N731AK | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 08, 1982 | STEVENS POINT, WI | N9284G | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 26, 1982 | SCOTT CITY, KS | N4965R | Serious (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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