# Cessna 188 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 2073002 - Manufacturer (registry): CESSNA - Model: 188 - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Engines: 1 - Seats: 1 - Data sheet: TCDS A9CE - Registered aircraft: 21 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-188 ## ADs that may apply - [AD 2023-10-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-10-02): Indicating/Recording System, Navigation · Boeing 18, 23, 35 and 1,060 more. Effective May 26, 2023 - [AD 2011-10-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-10-09): Seat Rails and Roller Housing Inspections · Cessna 150A, 150B, 150C and 221 more. Effective Jun 17, 2011 - [AD 2006-03-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-03-08): Vacuum pumps · Aero Advantage 14-19, 14-19-2, 14-19-3 and 299 more. Effective Mar 10, 2006 - [AD 2000-06-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-06-01): Fuel Strainer Assembly · Cessna 150F, 150G, 150H and 163 more. Effective May 5, 2000 - [AD 97-01-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-01-13): Fuel, Oil and Hydraulic Hoses · Cessna 150, 150A, 150B and 232 more. Effective Feb 3, 1997 - [AD 96-12-22](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-12-22): Full Flow Engine Oil Adapter · Bellanca CH-300 Pacemaker, 120, 140 and 361 more. Effective Jul 31, 1996 - [AD 84-10-01 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/84-10-01-R1): Bladder Fuel Cells · Cessna 180, 180A, 180B and 103 more. Effective Jul 5, 1988 - [AD 79-10-14 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-10-14-R1): Fuel Tank Venting · Cessna 140A, 150, 150A and 172 more. Effective May 30, 1988 - [AD 86-24-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/86-24-07): Engine Controls Installation · Cessna 150C, 150D, 150E and 142 more. Effective Jan 7, 1987 - [AD 79-25-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-25-07): Alternator Ground · Cessna 180, 180A, 180B and 95 more. Effective Dec 13, 1979 - [AD 79-08-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-08-03): Electrical System · Cessna 120, 140, 140A and 152 more. Effective Jun 6, 1979 - [AD 78-05-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-05-06): Flexible Fuel Cells · Cessna 180, 182, 185 and 98 more. Effective Jun 30, 1978 - [AD 77-04-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-04-05): Carburetor Air Intake · Cessna 180, 180A, 180B and 39 more. Effective Mar 1, 1977 - [AD 73-16-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/73-16-02): Strands On Aileron Control Cables · Cessna 188, 188A and 188B. Effective Apr 9, 1974 - [AD 68-07-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/68-07-07): Rudder Pedal Assembly · Cessna 188, 188A, 188B and 3 more. Effective Apr 11, 1968 - [AD 67-26-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/67-26-04): Altimeters · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 150G, 172H (USAF T-41A) and 36 more Historical (superseded or no longer in force): AD 87-20-03 R2 ## NTSB investigations (91, newest 10) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB CEN18LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA311), Aug 2, 2018: Cessna 188 (N5523S), Watkins, MN, substantial damage. Probable cause: A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident examination revealed no evidence of preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have… - [NTSB GAA15CA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA089), May 26, 2015: Cessna 188 (N53141), Polson, MT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain airplane pitch, power, and turn coordination while maneuvering at low altitude, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and a collision with terrain. - [NTSB CEN14LA432](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA432), Aug 13, 2014: Cessna 188 - Undesignat (N9849V), Columbus, NM, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to release the load of agricultural product before the landing approach and his failure to maintain aircraft control during an initial climb after an aborted landing, which… - [NTSB ERA12CA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA116), Oct 8, 2011: Cessna 188 (N5424E), Starkville, MS, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion. - [NTSB WPR11CA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA296), Jun 14, 2011: Cessna 188 (N9802V), Glasgow, MT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB ATL99LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA005), Oct 10, 1998: Cessna 188 (N9890V), Patrick, SC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the number 2 piston for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CHI96LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA282), Jul 26, 1996: Cessna 188-230 (N8086V), Santanta, KS, substantial damage. Probable cause: a loss of power due to a broken number four cylinder exhaust valve push rod and a bent number four cylinder intake valve push rod. The wet, soft cornfield was a factor. - [NTSB CHI95LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA122), Apr 8, 1995: Cessna 188 (N9849V), Meade, KS, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot taking off the airplane at a low liftoff speed (Vlo). A factor associated with the accident was a stall/mush encountered by the pilot. - [NTSB SEA93LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA171), Aug 8, 1993: Cessna 188 (N9802V), Marion, MT, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PREMATURE LIFTOFF FOR TAKEOFF BY THE PILOT AND THE INADVERTANT STALL/MUSH. A FACTOR RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE. - [NTSB ATL92LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA104), May 20, 1992: Cessna 188 (N5519S), Elba, AL, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM OBJECTS (TREES), AND HIS INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT. A FACTOR WAS THE TREES LOCATED IN THE PRACTICE AREA. All 91: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-188/ntsb ## FAA accident and incident reports (61, newest 10) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Accident 20180802009529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180802009529A), Aug 2, 2018: Cessna 188 (N5523S), Watkins, MN, Substantial damage. Engine oil pressure was dropping and the oil temperature began to rise. Pilot shut engine immediately down and landed in corn field directly below him. - [Accident 20150526006349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150526006349A), May 26, 2015: Cessna 188 (N53141), Polson, MT, Substantial damage. Pilot performing a left-to-right "teardrop" maneuver while performing linear aerial agricultural spraying applications, stalled, and impacted the ground in… - [Accident 20140813014199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140813014199A), Aug 13, 2014: Cessna 188 (N9849V), Columbus, NM, Destroyed. Pilot was spraying chemicals from his aircraft over his own land. Began spraying a second load and the agent could not be dispensed. Pilot returned to the… - [Accident 20111008028299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20111008028299A), Oct 8, 2011: Cessna 188 (N5424E), Starkville, MS, Substantial damage. During landing the aircraft experienced an uncommanded turn/swerve to the left which the pilot could not arrest. The aircraft exited the left side of runway 18… - [Incident 20110808019519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110808019519I), Aug 8, 2011: Cessna 188 (N5517S), Claypool, IN, No damage. On 8/18/2011,SBN-FSDO-GL17 was notified by kosciusko county, Indiana sheriff's dept. Of incident reported to them on 8/12/2011 that occured on 8/08/2011 of a… - [Accident 20110614013989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110614013989A), Jun 14, 2011: Cessna 188 (N9802V), Glasgow, MT, Substantial damage. On June 14, 2011 PIC [privacy data omitted] was to perform a visual inspection of a field for future aerial application operations. VMC conditions prevailed.… - [Incident 20100807039959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100807039959I), Aug 7, 2010: Cessna 188 (N5543S), Hopewell, NY, Minor damage. Pilot was crop dusting in a Cessna 188 ag-wagon in the town of Hopewell NY( cananadaigua. He said that he had just completed his last pass and encountered… - [Incident 20060410010609I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060410010609I), Apr 10, 2006: Cessna 188CESSNA (N9889V), Desoto, TX. (-23) Aircraft experienced partial power loss, engine ran rough, aircraft was unable to hold altitude. Aircraft made precautionary landing in vacant field.… - [Accident 19981010039979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19981010039979A), Oct 10, 1998: Cessna 188CESSNA (N9890V), Patrick, SC, Substantial damage. (-23) N9890V, a Cessna 188, ag-wagon, developed engine trouble enroute to the home base after agricultural spraying job. The pilot landed on a dirt road, and… - [Incident 19960802040029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960802040029I), Aug 2, 1996: Cessna 188CESSNA (N39RJ), Wisner, LA, Minor damage. Narrative: on August 2, 1996, a Cessna 188 aircraft, N39RJ, was in a straight and level flight enroute to its home base when the engine shut off. The aircraft… All 61: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-188/incidents ## Complete lists - aircraft: 21, https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-188/aircraft - ads: 17, https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-188/ads - incidents: 61, https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-188/incidents --- From OpenAirDocs.org, an independent open copy of FAA data. Only the Federal Register edition on govinfo.gov is the official legal text of an AD.