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
Jul 10, 1991	ST. MATTHEWS, SC	N4905Q	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN SAFE CLEARANCE FROM POWER LINES, WHILE MANEUVERING TO AVOID AN AUTOMOBILE IN THE AREA OF HIS SPRAYING OPERATION.
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.
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.
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.
Apr 03, 1991	HOBART, OK	N53215	Serious (1)	destroyed	THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE WITH KNOWN OBJECTS.
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.
Sep 11, 1990	AIKEN, SC	N9422R	Fatal (1)	destroyed	THE PILOT'S DELAYED PULL-UP DURING AN AERIAL APPLICATION SWATH WHICH RESULTED IN THE COLLISION WITH A STATIC WIRE ASSOCIATED WITH ELECTRICAL TRANSMISS… THE PILOT'S DELAYED PULL-UP DURING AN AERIAL APPLICATION SWATH WHICH RESULTED IN THE COLLISION WITH A STATIC WIRE ASSOCIATED WITH ELECTRICAL TRANSMISSION LINES.
Aug 02, 1990	AMHERST, NE	N84524	Fatal (1)	substantial	THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO SEE AND AVOID POWER LINES IN HIS AREA OF OPERATION.
Jun 22, 1990	DAYTON, WA	N4855R	Minor	substantial	LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON.
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.
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.
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.
Sep 04, 1989	WIGGINS, CO	N9335R	Fatal (1)	destroyed	THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT AND COLLIDED WITH A STANDPIPE WHICH SEVERED FOUR FEET OF THE RIGHT WING, RESULTING IN LOSS OF … THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT AND COLLIDED WITH A STANDPIPE WHICH SEVERED FOUR FEET OF THE RIGHT WING, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL INFLIGHT AND SUBSEQUENT COLLISION WITH THE TERRAIN.
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.
Jul 26, 1989	ATMORE, AL	N21612	Serious (1)	substantial	PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN VISUAL LOOKOUT FOR OBSTACLES. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE LOW (DAWN) POSITION OF THE SUN WHICH INTERFERED WITH TH… PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN VISUAL LOOKOUT FOR OBSTACLES. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE LOW (DAWN) POSITION OF THE SUN WHICH INTERFERED WITH THE PILOT'S VISION.
Jul 22, 1989	TOWN CREEK, AL	N5618G	Fatal (1)	destroyed	THE INADVERTENT STALL AT AN ALTITUDE INADEQUATE TO EFFECT A SAFE RECOVERY.
Jul 19, 1989	ALBION, WA	N9768G	Serious (1)	destroyed	THE PILOT FAILED TO SEE AND AVOID A WOODEN UTILITY POLE WHILE CRUISING AT A LOW LEVEL. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS THE DUSK LIGHT CONDITIONS.
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.

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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