Cessna A188B Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 320 events recorded from 1982 to 2024.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2007 | Garwood, TX | N9298R | Incident | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain proper clearance from terrain/obstacles. A contributing factor was the runway conditions. |
| Jul 09, 2007 | Ulysses, KS | N9076R | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Aug 18, 2006 | Rolla, ND | N9224R | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain during the aerial-application flight, and the loss of engine power due to the overstress failur…The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain during the aerial-application flight, and the loss of engine power due to the overstress failure of the engine crankshaft sustained during ground impact. Contributing to the accident was the low-altitude at which the flight was being operated and the wheat crop the airplane encountered during the forced landing. |
| May 03, 2006 | Minidoka, ID | N8959G | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff. A berm at the end of the runway was a factor. |
| Sep 14, 2005 | Paris, TX | N9640G | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power due the failure of a connecting rod. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Aug 15, 2005 | Winnsboro, LA | N4952Q | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the take-off roll. |
| Jul 16, 2005 | Bishop, CA | N731GE | Incident | substantial | the failure of the tailwheel mount during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop. |
| Jun 19, 2005 | Washburn, ND | N774T | Incident | substantial |
The separation of the tailwheel assembly, the pilot's directional control of the airplane not possible during the takeoff, and the unsuitable terrain …The separation of the tailwheel assembly, the pilot's directional control of the airplane not possible during the takeoff, and the unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered. |
| Jun 15, 2005 | Osceola, AR | N4894R | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. A contributing factor was the prevailing crosswind. |
| Jun 11, 2005 | Goodlett, TX | N4919R | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain (soft) for the forced landing. |
| Jun 10, 2005 | Truman, AR | N4842R | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines while maneuvering during an aerial application flight. A contributing factor was the s…The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines while maneuvering during an aerial application flight. A contributing factor was the sunglare. |
| Apr 04, 2005 | Palouse, WA | N4784Q | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance during the initial climb after takeoff. A tailwind, hilly terrain and inadequate airspeed were fact…The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance during the initial climb after takeoff. A tailwind, hilly terrain and inadequate airspeed were factors. |
| Mar 25, 2004 | Palouse, WA | N731YZ | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's decision to takeoff downwind resulting in his inability to achieve a positive climb rate and an in-flight collision with terrain. Factors…The pilot's decision to takeoff downwind resulting in his inability to achieve a positive climb rate and an in-flight collision with terrain. Factors contributing to the accident included the rising terrain and the tailwind condition. |
| Jul 14, 2003 | McGehee, AR | N4247Y | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. Contributing factors to the accident were the tailwind condition,…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. Contributing factors to the accident were the tailwind condition, the pilot's selection of the wrong runway on which to land and the ditch. |
| Jun 17, 2003 | Hornersville, MO | N70403 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff. A contributing factor was the crosswind. |
| May 16, 2003 | Fabens, TX | N478RD | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance. The pilot's attempt to avoid an obstacle was a contributing factor. |
| May 15, 2003 | Kinta, OK | N4931R | Incident | substantial |
The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to supervise the refueling of the aircraft and failure…The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to supervise the refueling of the aircraft and failure to use his before takeoff checklist. |
| Oct 29, 2002 | Big Spring, TX | N8811G | Incident | substantial |
the failure of both pilots to maintain visual separation with each other. Factors were the Cessna pilot's inability to listen to or make radio transm…the failure of both pilots to maintain visual separation with each other. Factors were the Cessna pilot's inability to listen to or make radio transmissions and the Piper pilot's nonstandard traffic pattern. |
| Sep 09, 2002 | Dexter, MO | N4919Q | Incident | substantial | The fatigue fracture of the connecting rod, the recommended engine overhaul not performed by the company, and the low altitude flight. |
| Aug 02, 2002 | Indianola, MS | N4723Q | Incident | substantial | The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with a transmission wire resulting in the collision and substantial damage. |
| Jul 31, 2002 | Nickerson, KS | N9639G | Incident | substantial | Fuel starvation due to the fuel contamination, the blocked fuel strainer, and the refueling truck's contaminated fuel. A factor was the berm. |
| May 30, 2001 | Humboldt, TN | N4893R | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing rollout, resulting in a ground loop/ground swerve and substanti…the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing rollout, resulting in a ground loop/ground swerve and substantial damage to the aircraft. |
| Sep 01, 2000 | NICKERSON, KS | N9326R | Incident | substantial |
altidude/clearance not obtained/maintained by the pilot. Factors to the accident were the hay bale, the inadequate preflight planning/preparation by …altidude/clearance not obtained/maintained by the pilot. Factors to the accident were the hay bale, the inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot, the high-density altitude, and the high weight of the aircraft at the time of the accident. |
| Jul 10, 2000 | WASHINGTON, KS | N9557G | Incident | substantial |
the failure of the number-two connecting rod bearing and the unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot during the forced landing. A fac…the failure of the number-two connecting rod bearing and the unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot during the forced landing. A factor to the accident was the rough/uneven field. |
| Jul 01, 2000 | BELZONI, MS | N53208 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to refuel prior to departure resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |