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
Aug 11, 2023	Chillicothe, MO	N9237R	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s decision to operate the airplane with a known tailwheel anomaly, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
Jul 12, 2018	Rockford, OH	N2483J	Incident	minor	The total loss of engine power, which resulted from the separation of the No. 2 connecting rod due to oil starvation as a result of insufficient clamp… The total loss of engine power, which resulted from the separation of the No. 2 connecting rod due to oil starvation as a result of insufficient clamping force of the engine's through-bolts.
Aug 04, 2017	Marshall, MO	N3047J	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inability to accurately monitor the airplane's airspeed after takeoff due to an inoperative airspeed indicator, which resulted in the pilo… The pilot's inability to accurately monitor the airplane's airspeed after takeoff due to an inoperative airspeed indicator, which resulted in the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and the subsequent aerodynamic stall/mush and degraded climb performance.
Jul 05, 2017	Kankakee, IL	N4207J	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent incorrect brake application, which led to the loss of dire… The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent incorrect brake application, which led to the loss of directional control.
Jul 01, 2015	Saratoga, WY	N60691	Incident	substantial	The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion, and a ground loop.
Oct 23, 2014	Louisburg, NC	N731PM	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
Oct 06, 2014	Rozo, CO	HK-1746	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jul 23, 2014	Milford, NE	N730GU	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper engine mixture setting which reduced available engine power, and his inadvertent retraction of flaps which resulted in an impact … The pilot's improper engine mixture setting which reduced available engine power, and his inadvertent retraction of flaps which resulted in an impact with crops and terrain.
May 22, 2013	Dajabon, DR	HI 912	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jul 23, 2011	Mount Hamill, IA	N9234R	Incident	substantial	The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot's inadequate fuel management.
Jul 22, 2011	Devils Lake, ND	N731AU	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in a stall during the aerial application.
Jul 19, 2011	Greenstown, IN	N4725R	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from vegetation that caused increased drag during a low-level maneuvering flight.
Jun 02, 2011	Pine Bluffs, WY	N9496G	Incident	substantial	A partial loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any mechanical … A partial loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
Sep 06, 2010	Hondo, TX	N731PQ	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s delayed action to arrest the airplane’s descent, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
Jun 09, 2010	Orange, TX	N9510J	Incident	substantial	The loss of directional control during the takeoff roll due to an incorrectly maintained left main landing gear.
Nov 08, 2009	Ripley, MS	N9368G	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed on final approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was a partia… The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed on final approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was a partial loss of engine power due to water in the fuel.
Aug 20, 2009	McRae, GA	N4842R	Incident	substantial	A total loss of engine power due to pre-ignition/detonation as a result of a fuel control malfunction.
Jul 16, 2009	Suring, WI	N9747G	Incident	substantial	A loss of engine power resulting from the fatigue failure of the crankshaft due to the loss of engine case through-bolt torque. Contributing to the en… A loss of engine power resulting from the fatigue failure of the crankshaft due to the loss of engine case through-bolt torque. Contributing to the engine failure was the operator's failure to overhaul the engine in accordance with the manufacturer's recommended guidelines.
Jun 20, 2009	Ogden, UT	N731GE	Incident	substantial	A partial loss of engine power due to the number one cylinder air induction tube becoming disconnected for undetermined reasons.
Jun 15, 2009	South Haven, MI	N9010R	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
Jun 03, 2009	Kingstree, SC	N9364R	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
Aug 20, 2008	Camanche, IA	N53243	Incident	substantial	The pilot took off on an unsuitable airstrip which resulted in the airplane becoming prematurely airborne with inadequate airspeed after it contacted … The pilot took off on an unsuitable airstrip which resulted in the airplane becoming prematurely airborne with inadequate airspeed after it contacted a rise in the terrain.
Aug 10, 2008	Gardner, FL	N4494Q	Incident	substantial	The pilot's misjudged distance/altitude during takeoff.
Jun 12, 2008	Lyons, KS	N9639G	Incident	substantial	the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the dirt embankment.
Jan 17, 2008	Valencia, EC	HCCDS	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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