Cessna A188B Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 320 events recorded from 1982 to 2024.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 04, 2006 | Sumrall, MS | N86188 | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing factors were the partial loss of engine power and the l…The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing factors were the partial loss of engine power and the low altitude. |
| 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. |
| Mar 27, 2006 | Narrandera, AS | VH-ZIP | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| 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. |
| Sep 05, 2005 | Blytheville, AR | N9083G | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft for undetermined reasons. |
| Aug 15, 2005 | Winnsboro, LA | N4952Q | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the take-off roll. |
| Aug 13, 2005 | JOINER, AR | N9101R | Serious (1) | substantial | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| 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 23, 2005 | Piggott, AR | N9071R | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall. |
| 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. |
| May 14, 2005 | Ludell, KS | N4734Q | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during an aerial application maneuver. The trees and the sun glare were contributing factors. |
| 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. |
| Aug 12, 2004 | Mylo, ND | N92806 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the windmill. The windmill was a contributing factor. |
| Jun 21, 2004 | Prosser, NE | N731MP | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's abrupt maneuver to avoid obstructions, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in a stall. The low altitude flight operat…The pilot's abrupt maneuver to avoid obstructions, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in a stall. The low altitude flight operation, and the transmission tower (antenna) were contributing 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. |