Cessna 188 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 259 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.

259

All Events

174

Incidents

29

Minor

27

Serious

25

Fatal (24 fatalities)
Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Apr 08, 1995 MEADE, KS N9849V Minor substantial the pilot taking off the airplane at a low liftoff speed (Vlo). A factor associated with the accident was a stall/mush encountered by the pilot.
Oct 01, 1994 COVINGTON, TN N731PS Serious (1) substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
Sep 07, 1994 OAKDALE, IL N731SV Incident substantial misalignment of the number one connecting rod during major overhaul. Factors were the subsequent scoring and fatigue failure of the crankshaft.
Sep 01, 1994 INDIAN RIVER, FL N53184 Incident destroyed THE TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS OVER TERRAIN UNSUITABLE FOR A FORCED LANDING.
Aug 30, 1994 EGYPT, MS N4811R Minor substantial PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S INADVERTENT STALL DURING AN AGRICULTURAL TURN RESULTING IN THE LOSS OF CONTROL AND SUBSEQUENT IN FLIGHT COLLISION WITH TERRAIN.
Aug 19, 1994 SUBLETTE, KS N133MC Minor substantial
improper preflight planning by the pilot. Factors associated with the accident were the delayed jettisoning of the airplane's hopper load and the inab…

improper preflight planning by the pilot. Factors associated with the accident were the delayed jettisoning of the airplane's hopper load and the inability of the airplane to climb.
Apr 12, 1994 LATTA, SC N4856Q Minor substantial THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO OBTAIN FLYING SPEED AND THE PREMATURE LIFT OFF WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL.
Aug 08, 1993 MARION, MT N9802V Incident substantial THE PREMATURE LIFTOFF FOR TAKEOFF BY THE PILOT AND THE INADVERTANT STALL/MUSH. A FACTOR RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE.
Aug 07, 1993 MARTIN, SD N78516 Incident substantial the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.
Aug 01, 1993 BUHLER, KS N4864Q Incident substantial the loss of engine power due to a fractured accessory (camshaft) drive gear.
Jul 27, 1993 DAYTON, WA N5646J Minor substantial THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER, UNDETERMINED. A FACTOR RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS A FENCE IN THE FLT PATH.
Jun 29, 1993 CENTRE, AL N731DH Incident substantial THE FAILURE OF MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL TO PROPERLY TORQUE THE CRANKCASE THROUGH BOLTS.
May 21, 1993 HARRISONVILLE, MO N4426Q Incident substantial PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN A PROPER CLIMB.
Sep 14, 1992 COGSWELL, ND N9747G Incident substantial LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AS A RESULT OF A COMPLETE PISTON FAILURE.
Sep 01, 1992 SYLVANIA, GA N9450G Minor substantial AN INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT INSPECTION BY THE PILOT WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL CONTAMINATION AND A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER.
Jul 30, 1992 TOWN CREEK, AL N4495Q Incident substantial
THE INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING/PREPARATION BY THE PILOT WHICH RESULTED IN REDUCED AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE AND THE COLLISION WITH TREES DURING CLIMBOUT…

THE INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING/PREPARATION BY THE PILOT WHICH RESULTED IN REDUCED AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE AND THE COLLISION WITH TREES DURING CLIMBOUT. FACTORS WERE THE SOFT AND WET TERRAIN.
Jun 24, 1992 IDABEL, OK N9973G Fatal (1) destroyed POWER LOSS FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. A FACTOR WAS LACK OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING.
Jun 16, 1992 RISCO, MO N731GX Incident substantial
THE PILOT IN COMMANDS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING THE ABORTED TAKEOFF. THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE EVALUATION OF THE WIN…

THE PILOT IN COMMANDS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING THE ABORTED TAKEOFF. THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE EVALUATION OF THE WIND WAS A FACTOR.
May 20, 1992 ELBA, AL N5519S Fatal (1) destroyed
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM OBJECTS (TREES), AND HIS INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT. A FACTOR WAS THE TREES LOCATED IN THE PRACTICE AREA…

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM OBJECTS (TREES), AND HIS INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT. A FACTOR WAS THE TREES LOCATED IN THE PRACTICE AREA.
May 19, 1992 IMLAY CITY, MI N9946G Incident destroyed THE PILOT INDUCED PREMATURE LIFTOFF WHICH RESULTED IN INADEQUATE AIRSPEED AND THE RESULTING STALL.
Sep 09, 1991 BELGRADE, NE N4788Q Incident substantial THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO TAKE ADEQUATE REMEDIAL ACTION. A RELATED FACTOR IS THE PREMATURE LIFTOFF.
Jul 31, 1991 MONROEVILLE, AL N9106G Incident substantial THE PILOT'S MISJUDGMENT OF THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE AIRPLANE AND THE ELECTRICAL TRANSMISSION WIRE. A FACTOR WAS THE HAZY VISIBILITY.
Jul 28, 1991 DRISCOLL, TX N85987 Fatal (1) destroyed THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM THE GUY WIRE DURING THE AERIAL APPLICATION MANEUVER.
Jul 23, 1991 MUNGER, MI N4962Q Incident substantial A PREMATURE LIFTOFF BY THE PILOT. A FACTOR CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE SOFT RUNWAY SURFACE AND A STALL/MUSH.
Jul 20, 1991 SNOW HILL, NC N9072R Fatal (1) destroyed INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT BY THE PILOT. FACTORS TO THE ACCIDENT WERE TREE.
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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