Cessna 188 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 259 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2001 | Almond, WI | N91138 | Incident | substantial |
the pilot failed to maintain clearance from the corn crop. Additional factors were the inoperative spray pump, the corn crop, and the pilot's divert…the pilot failed to maintain clearance from the corn crop. Additional factors were the inoperative spray pump, the corn crop, and the pilot's diverted attention. |
| Sep 10, 2000 | TAMPA, FL | N9977G | Incident | substantial | The failure of the number six-piston connecting rod that resulted in the total loss of engine power. |
| Aug 06, 2000 | WASHINGTON, NC | N4439Q | Incident | substantial | a loss of engine power for undetermined reason, resulting in a forced landing, and subsequent impact with a ditch. |
| Aug 09, 1999 | SIDNEY, MT | N9085R | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions. |
| Feb 13, 1999 | ALEXANDRIA, LA | N8295G | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll resulting in an inadvertent ground loop. |
| Oct 10, 1998 | PATRICK, SC | N9890V | Incident | substantial | The failure of the number 2 piston for undetermined reasons. |
| Sep 02, 1998 | DIXON, CA | N202AW | Incident | destroyed | A partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, and the ignition of a highly combustible compound in the application hopper. |
| Aug 10, 1998 | ATLANTIC OCEAN, AO | N6300G | Incident | destroyed |
A complete loss of engine power due to loss of oil pressure, resulting in a force landing on non suitable terrain, and the subsequent sinking of the a…A complete loss of engine power due to loss of oil pressure, resulting in a force landing on non suitable terrain, and the subsequent sinking of the airplane in deep water. |
| Jul 11, 1998 | ATLANTA, NE | N9247R | Incident | substantial |
A loss of engine power due to a loose 'B' nut on the fuel line fitting. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintain and the soft terrain…A loss of engine power due to a loose 'B' nut on the fuel line fitting. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintain and the soft terrain. |
| Jun 22, 1998 | SOUTH HAVEN, MI | N9209R | Incident | substantial | the pilot misjudging his distance and not maintaining the proper altitude. A factor was trees. |
| Jun 08, 1998 | TALKEETNA, AK | N9247G | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to identify an unsafe/hazardous taxiway condition. A factor associated with this accident was the presence of rough and uneven te…The pilot's failure to identify an unsafe/hazardous taxiway condition. A factor associated with this accident was the presence of rough and uneven terrain conditions. |
| Mar 04, 1998 | HOUSTON, MS | N53382 | Incident | substantial |
corrosion and subsequent disconnect of the left aileron control rod end fitting, which resulted in a loss of aileron (roll) control, a forced landing,…corrosion and subsequent disconnect of the left aileron control rod end fitting, which resulted in a loss of aileron (roll) control, a forced landing, and subsequent impact with the terrain. A factor related to the accident was: improper lubrication of the control rod. |
| Aug 26, 1997 | SOUTH HAVEN, MI | N21639 | Incident | substantial |
failure of a connecting rod in the engine assembly, which resulted in loss of engine power and a forced landing. Factors relating to the accident were…failure of a connecting rod in the engine assembly, which resulted in loss of engine power and a forced landing. Factors relating to the accident were: lack of a recommended engine overhaul, and the lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing. |
| Aug 15, 1997 | ELOY, AZ | N9957J | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to maintain directional control due to inadequate rudder use. |
| Jul 28, 1997 | BENSON, NC | N53240 | Incident | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout during a swath run resulting in an in-flight collision with a cable, subsequent loss of engine power,…The pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout during a swath run resulting in an in-flight collision with a cable, subsequent loss of engine power, forced landing, and an in-flight collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was a total loss of engine power due to the separation of the gascolator (wire strike) resulting in fuel starvation. |
| Jul 28, 1997 | HALSTEAD, KS | N4864Q | Incident | substantial |
the pilot failed to maintain adequate clearance from the transmission wires. Factors included the malfunctioning of the wire cutter and pilot fatigue…the pilot failed to maintain adequate clearance from the transmission wires. Factors included the malfunctioning of the wire cutter and pilot fatigue. |
| Jul 23, 1997 | ADAMS, NE | N4926R | Incident | substantial |
inadequate maintenance/annual inspection, and subsequent exhaustion of hydraulic (brake) fluid, which resulted in loss of braking action (right brake)…inadequate maintenance/annual inspection, and subsequent exhaustion of hydraulic (brake) fluid, which resulted in loss of braking action (right brake) and impact with a tree. The proximity of tree(s) was a related factor. |
| Oct 31, 1996 | OCILLA, GA | N731BQ | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to adequately preflight and plan the fuel required for the flight. |
| Sep 25, 1996 | PATASKALA, OH | N3619J | Incident | substantial |
deterioration and fuel leakage from an engine fuel hose (with a service life that had been exceed, due to inadequate maintenance), which resulted in a…deterioration and fuel leakage from an engine fuel hose (with a service life that had been exceed, due to inadequate maintenance), which resulted in an engine compartment fire and subsequent damage to the airplane. |
| Jul 30, 1996 | CIMARRON, KS | N441Q | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to make a timely decision to abort the takeoff or dump the payload. |
| Jul 28, 1996 | DECATUR, TX | N1556M | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the prevailing crosswind. |
| Jul 26, 1996 | SANTANTA, KS | N8086V | Incident | substantial |
a loss of power due to a broken number four cylinder exhaust valve push rod and a bent number four cylinder intake valve push rod. The wet, soft corn…a loss of power due to a broken number four cylinder exhaust valve push rod and a bent number four cylinder intake valve push rod. The wet, soft cornfield was a factor. |
| Jul 10, 1996 | INDEPENDENCE, IA | N9542J | Incident | substantial | the delayed jettison of the dry chemicals by the pilot. The inability of the airplane to climb was a related factor. |
| Jul 01, 1996 | PELHAM, GA | N9088R | Incident | substantial |
failure of the pilot to maintain directional control on the takeoff roll, which resulted in the airplane veering off the runway and colliding with a c…failure of the pilot to maintain directional control on the takeoff roll, which resulted in the airplane veering off the runway and colliding with a cotton picker (vehicle). |
| May 21, 1996 | ROSEAU, MN | N2062J | Incident | substantial | the pilot failed to maintain directional control during takeoff. The crosswind was a factor. |