How many accidents has the Cessna A188B had?

The NTSB has recorded 320 events involving the Cessna A188B: 40 fatal, 40 serious, 47 minor injuries, and 191 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Cessna A188B a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Cessna A188B has 320 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Cessna A188B Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 320 events recorded from 1982 to 2024.

320

All Events

191

Incidents

Minor

Serious

Fatal (38 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Oct 06, 1992	MONTROSE, AR	N9633J	Minor	substantial	THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL AND THE INADVERTENT STALL. A FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S DIVERTED ATTENTION IN THE COCKPIT.
Jul 17, 1991	CLEVELAND, MS	N9327R	Minor	destroyed	INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT RESULTING IN WATER CONTAMINATION CAUSING LOSS OF ENGINE POWER.
Jul 13, 1991	BURLEY, ID	N6302G	Minor	destroyed	POWERPLANT FAILURE FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. FACTORS INCLUDE IN-FLIGHT COLLISION WITH A TREE.
Jun 21, 1991	DODDSVILLE, MS	N9102R	Minor	substantial	POOR PLANNING DECISION BY THE PILOT FOR FAILURE TO TAKE INTO ACCOUNT THE TEMPERATURE EXTREMES AND WHAT EFFECT THIS WOULD HAVE ON THE GROUND ROLL DISTA… POOR PLANNING DECISION BY THE PILOT FOR FAILURE TO TAKE INTO ACCOUNT THE TEMPERATURE EXTREMES AND WHAT EFFECT THIS WOULD HAVE ON THE GROUND ROLL DISTANCE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS HIS LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE IN THE TYPE OF OPERATION.
Jun 22, 1990	DAYTON, WA	N4855R	Minor	substantial	LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON.
Nov 27, 1989	MULDOON, TX	N4090J	Minor	substantial	A TOTAL POWER LOSS DUE TO WATER CONTAMINATION IN THE FUEL. A FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT INSPECTION.
Mar 30, 1989	STATESBORO, GA	N9583G	Minor	substantial	IMPROPER INFLIGHT PLANNING WHICH ALLOWED THE ENGINE TO LOSE POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION.
Aug 04, 1988	DALHART, TX	N9248R	Minor	destroyed	Investigation pending
May 14, 1987	LIMON, CO	N70164	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Aug 14, 1986	MCADOO, TX	N4851R	Minor	destroyed	Investigation pending
Jun 07, 1986	MAGNOLIA SPRING, AL	N9105R	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Aug 24, 1985	FARMVILLE, VA	N4830Q	Minor	destroyed	Investigation pending
Aug 22, 1985	MEADE, KS	N731SM	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Aug 15, 1985	CUSHING, OK	N21814	Minor	destroyed	Investigation pending
Mar 02, 1985	DEQUINCY, LA	N5752G	Minor	destroyed	Investigation pending
Aug 05, 1984	PRATTVILLE, AL	N2514	Minor	destroyed	Investigation pending
Aug 05, 1984	STONEWALL, AR	N8145G	Minor	destroyed	Investigation pending
Jul 21, 1984	GEORGETOWN, MS	N731GV	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Jun 15, 1984	GOULD, AR	N9431G	Minor	destroyed	Investigation pending
May 31, 1984	RIPLEY, OK	N731KU	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
May 12, 1984	LEPANTO, AR	N731VM	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Jun 10, 1983	Ashburn, GA	N21830	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.

← Cessna A188B For Sale All Cessna Models

Data source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database · About our data

Cessna A188B Safety Record

Report an Issue