Cessna T188C Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 107 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2025 | Oregon, IL | N2802J | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Mount Gilead, OH | N3619J | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while in a turn during initial climb and the exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, …The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while in a turn during initial climb and the exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at a low altitude. |
| May 31, 2015 | Ismay, MT | N9987J | Incident | substantial | The pilot's incorrect action to continue the takeoff when he failed to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. |
| May 27, 2015 | Pine Bluffs, WY | N1965J | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's loss of directional control to the right for reasons that could not be determined during examination of the right main landing gear wheel …The pilot's loss of directional control to the right for reasons that could not be determined during examination of the right main landing gear wheel and brake drum. |
| Mar 28, 2015 | Burdett, KS | N2093J | Incident | substantial | The pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane in gusting wind conditions. |
| Mar 13, 2014 | CANTON NARANJAL, EC | HC-BTA | Minor | substantial | <br /><br /> |
| May 15, 2013 | Pine Bluffs, WY | N2167J | Incident | substantial |
The loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not r…The loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Apr 13, 2011 | Palouse, WA | N4562J | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the wind conditions at takeoff and failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall and collis…The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the wind conditions at takeoff and failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall and collision with terrain during the initial climb. |
| Sep 03, 2010 | Craigmont, ID | N9980J | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. |
| Jul 29, 2010 | Montezuma, IN | N2085J | Incident | substantial | The total loss of engine power due to an insufficient fastener preload that led to the failure of the No. 2 connecting rod assembly. |
| May 31, 2009 | Rock Springs, MT | N9955J | Incident | substantial | The pilot's decision to attempt to takeoff in crosswind conditions that exceeded the airplane’s demonstrated crosswind capability. |
| Jul 28, 2008 | Marion, IA | N3419J | Incident | substantial |
The pilot not maintaining airspeed while performing an aerial application maneuver and the inadvertent stall he encountered. Contributing to the acc…The pilot not maintaining airspeed while performing an aerial application maneuver and the inadvertent stall he encountered. Contributing to the accident was the gust of wind during the maneuver. |
| May 13, 2008 | Los Rios, EC | HC-BOR | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 20, 2007 | Colby, KS | N2870J | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the take-off roll resulting in a ground loop. |
| Jun 10, 2007 | Rock Springs, MT | N2535J | Incident | substantial | The failure of the left main landing gear due to fatigue. |
| Oct 29, 2005 | Beatty, NV | N2876J | Incident | substantial | the pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane on the landing roll. |
| May 14, 2005 | Fowler, CO | N666DB | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout and clearance, resulting in an in-flight collision with transmission lines. |
| Aug 16, 2004 | Heth, AR | N9314J | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| May 25, 2004 | Lamar, CO | N2030J | Incident | substantial |
A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. Contributing…A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. Contributing to the accident was the low altitude. |
| Aug 20, 2003 | Colorado City, TX | N3872J | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power due to failure of the crankshaft. A contributing factor was low altitude flight. |
| Oct 29, 2002 | Seminole, TX | N4779J | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Sep 10, 2002 | Olivia, MN | N9432J | Incident | substantial | The fouled spark plugs and the terrain condition encountered during the aborted takeoff. |
| Jul 29, 2002 | Choteau, MT | N2802J | Incident | substantial |
Fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inattention to fuel consumption (flight duration) which resulted in a total loss of power and subsequent ha…Fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inattention to fuel consumption (flight duration) which resulted in a total loss of power and subsequent hard landing. |
| Sep 27, 2001 | Aiken, TX | N4629J | Incident | substantial |
the application of silicon sealant to the crankcase mating surfaces by maintenance personnel, which resulted in improper torque on the bolts which mat…the application of silicon sealant to the crankcase mating surfaces by maintenance personnel, which resulted in improper torque on the bolts which mate the crankcase halves, vibration, and the subsequent failure of the #2 main crankshaft bearing. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Aug 31, 2000 | FURMAN, SC | N9566J | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to ensure the aircraft contained adequate fuel to complete the flight resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and…The pilot's failure to ensure the aircraft contained adequate fuel to complete the flight resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and damage to the aircraft during the subsequent forced landing. |