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 06, 1998 | AUSTIN, MN | N9957J | Incident | substantial |
the improper maintenance by other maintenance personnel. Factors were the throttle control not safetied, the crops, and unsuitable terrain encountere…the improper maintenance by other maintenance personnel. Factors were the throttle control not safetied, the crops, and unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot |
| Jul 05, 1998 | WESLACO, TX | N3963J | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain. |
| Sep 24, 1996 | SNYDER, TX | N9537J | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a pole resulting in the separation of the left aileron and a loss of aircraft control. A factor was the…The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a pole resulting in the separation of the left aileron and a loss of aircraft control. A factor was the haze. |
| May 30, 1996 | HOOPER, UT | N9980J | Incident | substantial |
loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). A factor relating to the accident was: the proximity of obstructions, which limited the pilot's abil…loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). A factor relating to the accident was: the proximity of obstructions, which limited the pilot's ability to reach a suitable emergency landing area. |
| Aug 10, 1995 | MATTAWA, WA | N9574J | Incident | substantial | A PARTIAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. |
| Jun 04, 1994 | ANGELA, MT | N2535J | Incident | substantial | DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WAS NOT MAINTAINED. FACTORS TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: WET TERRAIN AND INADEQUATE AIRCRAFT PREFLIGHT. |
| Feb 10, 1994 | WINTON, CA | N2086J | Incident | destroyed |
a partial loss of engine power in the takeoff initial climb due to fuel system contamination, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the a…a partial loss of engine power in the takeoff initial climb due to fuel system contamination, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the aircraft. |
| Oct 05, 1993 | ROGERSVILLE, AL | N42402 | Incident | substantial | WAS THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PRE-FLIGHT PREPARATION WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION DURING TAKE OFF. |
| Aug 30, 1993 | ROCKPORT, TX | N2867J | Incident | substantial | INADVERTENT STALL/MUSH EXPERIENCED BY THE PILOT. |
| Jul 10, 1993 | WHEATON, MN | N3591J | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ALIGNMENT DURING TAKEOFF ROLL. |
| Feb 24, 1993 | DELHI, CA | N2086J | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT SELECTED UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR TAKEOFF AND FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE STANDIN…THE PILOT SELECTED UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR TAKEOFF AND FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE STANDING WATER ON THE RUNWAY. |
| Oct 23, 1992 | COZUMEL, MX | N1992J | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 31, 1992 | CORDEL, OK | N2695J | Incident | substantial | THE ANIMALS IN THE LANDING AREA. A FACTOR WAS THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. |
| Aug 04, 1991 | QUITMAN, GA | N2877J | Incident | substantial | A TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL STARVATION. THE REASON FOR THE FUEL STARVATION WAS NOT DETERMINED. |
| Aug 01, 1991 | GRAND ISLAND, NE | N2872J | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CLEARANCE FROM CROPS DURING AERIAL APPLICATION MANEUVERS. RELATED FACTORS ARE THE FAILURE OF A PROPELLER PIT…THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CLEARANCE FROM CROPS DURING AERIAL APPLICATION MANEUVERS. RELATED FACTORS ARE THE FAILURE OF A PROPELLER PITCH CHANGE MECHANISM AND THE PILOT'S DIVERTED ATTENTION. |
| Jul 19, 1991 | BATHGATE, ND | N2056J | Incident | substantial | A LOSS OF CONTROL INFLIGHT WHICH RESULTED IN A COLLISION WITH THE CROP. |
| Jul 17, 1991 | WALHALLA, ND | N2093J | Incident | substantial |
INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS, AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT ARE GUSTY CROSSWIND CONDITI…INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS, AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT ARE GUSTY CROSSWIND CONDITIONS. |
| Sep 30, 1990 | NAZARETH, TX | N2925J | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN OBSTACLE CLEARANCE. |
| Sep 27, 1989 | SPUR, TX | N3382J | Incident | destroyed | PARTIAL POWER LOSS FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE FARM EQUIPMENT PARKED NEAR THE END OF THE RUNWAY. |
| Jul 07, 1989 | FORT BENTON, MT | N2802J | Incident | substantial | OVERLOAD FAILURE OF THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR ATTACHING BOLTS FOR AN UNKNOWN REASON. |
| Jul 02, 1989 | HOLLANDALE, MS | N3775J | Incident | substantial | THE FAILURE OF THE TURBOCHARGER DUE TO AN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED RETAINING NUT. THE SOFT/WET TERRAIN WAS A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR. |
| Jul 25, 1987 | OAK GROVE, LA | N2092J | Incident | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 08, 1987 | WINNETT, MT | N2058J | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 08, 1987 | OLIVIA, MN | N9674J | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 02, 1987 | RAYVILLE, LA | N3239J | Incident | destroyed | Investigation pending |