Cessna T188C Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 107 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

107

All Events

76

Incidents

14

Minor

10

Serious

7

Fatal (7 fatalities)
Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Aug 12, 1991 PAULINA, LA N3493J Minor destroyed THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT FOR THE WIRES AND HIS MISJUDGING CLEARANCE WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO FLY UNDER THE WIRES.
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.
Jul 04, 1991 RIVERTON, WY N2070J Minor substantial THE PILOT DID NOT MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TERRAIN CLEARANCE. A FACTOR TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: POOR INFLIGHT PLANNING/PREPARATION.
Sep 30, 1990 NAZARETH, TX N2925J Incident substantial THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN OBSTACLE CLEARANCE.
Jun 03, 1990 ALTUS, OK N4680J Minor destroyed THE PIC DID NOT MAINTAIN THE PROPER CLEARANCE FROM THE POWERLINE.
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.
Sep 05, 1989 LEVELLAND, TX N9957J Minor substantial A PARTIAL BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE DUE TO A LEAK IN THE LEFT BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER.
Jul 09, 1989 RED LODGE, MT N2165J Fatal (1) destroyed
IMPROPER INFLIGHT DECISION BY THE PILOT AND HIS FAILURE TO ATTAIN SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE. RISING TERRAIN, HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE, AND TREES WERE CONSIDER…

IMPROPER INFLIGHT DECISION BY THE PILOT AND HIS FAILURE TO ATTAIN SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE. RISING TERRAIN, HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE, AND TREES WERE CONSIDERED TO BE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.
Jul 07, 1989 FORT BENTON, MT N2802J Incident substantial OVERLOAD FAILURE OF THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR ATTACHING BOLTS FOR AN UNKNOWN REASON.
Jul 03, 1989 WANNASKA, MN N9438J Fatal (1) substantial THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND DID NOT MAINTAIN AIRSPEED, RESULTING IN AN INADVERTENT STALL.
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.
Oct 08, 1988 FLORA, MS N2896J Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Jun 22, 1988 BIG TIMBER, MT N4970J Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jul 25, 1987 OAK GROVE, LA N2092J Incident destroyed Investigation pending
Jul 25, 1987 PISEK, ND N2037J Serious (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Jul 08, 1987 OLIVIA, MN N9674J Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 08, 1987 WINNETT, MT N2058J Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 02, 1987 RAYVILLE, LA N3239J Incident destroyed Investigation pending
Jul 27, 1986 DAVENPORT, IA N9975J Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 08, 1986 SHAW, MS N3041J Incident substantial Investigation pending
Feb 24, 1986 GREENWOOD, MS N9936J Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Nov 04, 1985 HILO, HI N9958J Incident destroyed 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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