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
Jun 29, 1991	LEWISVILLE, AR	N731KV	Incident	substantial	THE FAILURE OF THE RIGHT BRAKE LINE DURING A CRITICAL PHASE OF OPERATION.
Jun 24, 1991	DELTA, CO	N8278G	Incident	substantial	A TOTAL POWER LOSS DUE TO A RUPTURED FUEL LINE, AND THE INSTALLATION OF AN INCORRECT FUEL LINE.
May 30, 1991	BLUFFS, IL	N4887Q	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL.
May 14, 1991	EUDORA, AR	N731NA	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT'S EXCEEDING THE AIRPLANE'S TAKEOFF PERFORMANCE CAPABILITY FOR THE CLIMATIC CONDITIONS.
May 06, 1991	MINGO, KS	N9374R	Incident	substantial	FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN A VISUAL LOOKOUT WHILE PERFORMING AERIAL APPLICATION. A FACTOR ASSOCIATED WITH THE ACCIDENT IS SOFT TERRAIN IN THE S… FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN A VISUAL LOOKOUT WHILE PERFORMING AERIAL APPLICATION. A FACTOR ASSOCIATED WITH THE ACCIDENT IS SOFT TERRAIN IN THE SELECTED LANDING AREA.
Apr 06, 1991	TIPTON, OK	N4165J	Incident	substantial	FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN POROPER CLEARANCE ABOVE OBSTACLES. A FACTOR WAS THE SUN GLARE.
Sep 21, 1990	VICKSBURG, MS	N86405	Incident	substantial	FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO AVOID A MUD HOLE ON THE RUNWAY DURING THE GROUND ROLL TO TAKEOFF.
Sep 20, 1990	HERTSBORO, AL	N8677G	Incident	substantial	FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE PROPELLER BLADE WHICH RESULTED FROM IMPROPER OVERHAUL PROCEDURES, AND THE ABSENCE OF OIL IN THE PROPELLER HUB WHICH WOULD ALLOW… FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE PROPELLER BLADE WHICH RESULTED FROM IMPROPER OVERHAUL PROCEDURES, AND THE ABSENCE OF OIL IN THE PROPELLER HUB WHICH WOULD ALLOW THE DETECTION OF BLADE CRACKS.
Apr 30, 1990	PERRY, TX	N21620	Incident	substantial	THE TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AS A RESULT OF WATER CONTAMINATION OF THE FUEL SUPPLY. A FACTOR WAS THE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN IN WHICH THE PILOT HAD TO MA… THE TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AS A RESULT OF WATER CONTAMINATION OF THE FUEL SUPPLY. A FACTOR WAS THE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN IN WHICH THE PILOT HAD TO MAKE THE FORCED LANDING.
Oct 04, 1989	WAUCHULA, FL	N21752	Incident	substantial	FUEL STARVATION, IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT, AND HIS FAILURE TO ATTAINED THE EMERGENCY PROCEDURE. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: … FUEL STARVATION, IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT, AND HIS FAILURE TO ATTAINED THE EMERGENCY PROCEDURE. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE LOW FUEL LEVEL, AND IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT.
Aug 25, 1989	EDWARDS, MS	N53327	Incident	substantial	INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION, DUE TO AN INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL. ROUGH TERRAIN IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING ARE… INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION, DUE TO AN INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL. ROUGH TERRAIN IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA WAS A RELATED FACTOR.
Jun 26, 1989	VEGA, TX	N4956Q	Incident	substantial	THE UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITION (PROBABLE WHIRLWIND OR SEVERE WIND SHEAR) THAT WAS ENCOUNTERED MOMENTS AFTER LIFT-OFF.
Jun 15, 1989	FORT BENTON, MT	N4971Q	Incident	substantial	FAILURE OF THE TAILWHEEL ASSEMBLY ATTACHING BOLTS.
May 20, 1989	LA COSTE, TX	N731ST	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN SUFFICIENT AIRSPEED FOR FLIGHT AT DEPARTURE.
Apr 10, 1989	RAPELJE, MT	N731XG	Incident	substantial	THE INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR THE WIND CONDITIONS BY THE PILOT WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL ON LANDING AND SUBSEQUENT COLLISION W… THE INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR THE WIND CONDITIONS BY THE PILOT WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL ON LANDING AND SUBSEQUENT COLLISION WITH A DITCH.
Sep 14, 1988	CLEARBROOK, MN	N4915Q	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Aug 21, 1988	HOLDENVILLE, OK	N731CT	Incident	destroyed	Investigation pending
Aug 16, 1988	OAK CITY, NC	N8284G	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Aug 07, 1988	PREU, IN	N5550G	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jul 12, 1988	PATTERSON, LA	N4825Q	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Feb 20, 1988	MACON, MS	N4489Q	Incident	destroyed	Investigation pending
Feb 05, 1988	LODI, CA	N2832J	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Dec 18, 1987	SOUTH BAY, FL	N731LS	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Aug 25, 1987	STONINGTON, CO	N731GG	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Aug 22, 1987	BASIN, WY	N72414	Incident	substantial	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.

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