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 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. |
| Apr 30, 2002 | Myakka City, FL | N70213 | Serious (1) | destroyed | the pilot's failure to maintain altitude while maneuvering during an aerial application, subsequently resulting in impact with the terrain. |
| Sep 06, 2001 | Harrisonburg, LA | N2162J | Serious (1) | destroyed | loss of control during approach for an undetermined reason. |
| Jul 28, 2001 | Pelham, GA | N8358G | Fatal | — | The ground refueler's inadequate visual lookout resulting in his walking into the rotating propeller of the airplane and receiving fatal injuries. |
| 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 20, 2000 | STATESBORO, GA | N731CH | Minor | substantial |
The pilots failure to calculate his takeoff distance for the conditions, resulting in an in-flight collision with a fence, trees, and the terrain. A f…The pilots failure to calculate his takeoff distance for the conditions, resulting in an in-flight collision with a fence, trees, and the terrain. A factor in the accident is the FAA's failure to require of the manufacturer and the manufacturer's failure to make available in the performance section of the aircraft POH, specific adjustments to the, "Takeoff Distance with Dispersal Equipment" chart for conditions other than sea level, standard atmospheric conditions, zero wind, and hard surface runways. |
| 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 09, 2000 | CHASE, LA | N731DW | Minor | substantial |
The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with the deer stand. Factors were the chemical covering the windshield and the glare from the setting …The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with the deer stand. Factors were the chemical covering the windshield and the glare from the setting sun. |
| Jul 04, 2000 | INVERNESS, MS | N731SP | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed while reversing course during an aerial application flight resulting in the aircraft stalling, descendin…The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed while reversing course during an aerial application flight resulting in the aircraft stalling, descending, impacting a tree, and crashing to the ground. |
| 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. |
| Jun 01, 2000 | PIONEER, LA | N70114 | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with trees while maneuvering during an aerial application flight. A factor was the pilot's lack in experien…The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with trees while maneuvering during an aerial application flight. A factor was the pilot's lack in experience with aerial application flight operations. |
| May 26, 2000 | SUBLETTE, KS | N9076R | Incident | substantial |
the failure of the pilot to attain aircraft control. Factors to the accident were the uneven terrain, the failure of the pilot to maintain directiona…the failure of the pilot to attain aircraft control. Factors to the accident were the uneven terrain, the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control on the ground, and the crop. |
| Mar 21, 2000 | HAYTI, MO | N4859Q | Serious (1) | substantial |
the failure of maintenance personnel to properly install and connect the aileron control rod. Factors were the inadequate annual inspection by mainte…the failure of maintenance personnel to properly install and connect the aileron control rod. Factors were the inadequate annual inspection by maintenance personnel and the aileron control not possible by the pilot. |
| Mar 19, 2000 | LAKE PLACID, FL | N84666 | Incident | substantial |
The pilots inadequate visual outlook while performing aerial application resulting in the aircraft colliding with a piece of farm equipment which was …The pilots inadequate visual outlook while performing aerial application resulting in the aircraft colliding with a piece of farm equipment which was parked in the field which caused the right main landing gear to separate and damage to the right wing during landing. |
| Mar 13, 2000 | PERRYTON, TX | N4833Q | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. A factor was the crosswind. |
| Nov 03, 1999 | SEMINOLE, TX | N72062 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the powerlines. |
| Oct 20, 1999 | SPRAGUE, NE | N731PU | Minor | substantial |
Engine failure due to fouled and rusted spark plugs, and a clogged fuel filter. Factors relating to this accident were the inadequate annual inspecti…Engine failure due to fouled and rusted spark plugs, and a clogged fuel filter. Factors relating to this accident were the inadequate annual inspection performed on the airplane, the trees and the ditch. |
| Sep 23, 1999 | SOUTH OXFORD, MS | N731RF | Incident | substantial | the pilot's improper use of the brakes during the landing rollout. |
| Sep 05, 1999 | RANDALETTE, OK | N731PW | Incident | substantial | The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with the telephone pole. A factor was the sunglare. |
| Aug 30, 1999 | SEMINOLE, TX | N731JY | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot seat disengaging from the seat track resulting from inadequate AD compliance during the last annual inspection. A factor was the soft terrai…The pilot seat disengaging from the seat track resulting from inadequate AD compliance during the last annual inspection. A factor was the soft terrain. |
| Aug 19, 1999 | SEWARD, NE | N136MC | Minor | destroyed | the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power line. A factor relating to this accident was the power line. |
| Jul 13, 1999 | PANTHER BURN, MS | N731VR | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance that resulted in the in-flight collision with trees. A factor was his diverted attention following the fail…The pilot's failure to maintain clearance that resulted in the in-flight collision with trees. A factor was his diverted attention following the failure of the DGPS. |
| Jul 09, 1999 | GHEENS, LA | N731AR | Minor | substantial | The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as result of a blocked fuel vent. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Jun 24, 1999 | BIG SANDY, MT | N4788Q | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance between the wire and his aircraft. A transmission wire and downdraft were factors. |