# FAA incident reports: Cessna 188B

A list on [Cessna 188B](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-188b.md).

Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first.

- [Incident 20190508004179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190508004179I.md): Cessna 188B · Hartville, MO · May 8, 2019 · N9292G · Minor damage
  > The aircraft was conducting an aerial agricultural operation when the aircraft struck a small residential powerline while maneuvering for spray runs at the end of the property making a 180 degree turn. The aircraft impacted the line with the propeller blade…
- [Accident 20181008016769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20181008016769A.md): Cessna 188B · Rolla, MO · Oct 8, 2018 · N685JM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot taxied in both directions on the runway with no reason stated prior to making the takeoff roll. The pilot attempted to depart from K07 airport, runway 27. The pilot stated: on liftoff, a gust of wind caused the pilot to loose control of the…
- [Incident 20160310021339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160310021339I.md): Cessna 188B · St. Joseph, MO · Mar 10, 2016 · N9359G · Minor damage
  > The pilot completed a fly-on main wheel landing on runway 17 at kstj. After lowering the tail wheel the aircraft abruptly departed the runway to the right. At that point the pilot lost control and stopped the aircraft in the grass covered safety area.
- [Accident 20130904018379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130904018379A.md): Cessna 188B · Woodrow, SC · Sep 4, 2013 · N59JK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot fook off from a grass strip in lydia, s.c. to spray a cotton field. During spraying the field the pilot pulled up to turn to the right and applied right rudder pedal and the pedal broke off the tube and went all the way back to the hopper. The pilot…
- [Accident 20040515012249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040515012249A.md): Cessna 188B · Harrisonville, MO · May 15, 2004 · N188SA · Substantial damage
  > (-23) Pilot departed libery, Missouri, area after completing aerial application and was enroute to the lawrence smith memorial airport (lry) in Harrisonville, Missouri. Approximately 10 miles north of lry, the engine lost power and the airplane impacted trees…
- [Accident 20030823025279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030823025279A.md): Cessna 188B · Monette, AR · Aug 23, 2003 · N5647G · Substantial damage
  > (-23) On August 23, 2003 at approximately 1815 central daylight time, approximately 3 miles north on Monette, Arkansas a Cessna 188B, N5647G operated by a commercial pilot collided with a ditch following a loss of control during takeoff roll. The takeoff was…
- [Accident 20020925026419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020925026419A.md): Cessna 188B · Pikeville, NC · Sep 25, 2002 · N21689 · Substantial damage
  > (-23) On September 25, 2002 at 1700 EST, N21689 a Cessna 188B was conducting an aerial spraying detail over a dry lake, under title 14 CFR 137 when it impacted a cable crossing a cove inlet and came to rest in a corn field in Pikeville, NC. The commercially…
- [Accident 20010702023449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010702023449A.md): Cessna 188B · Leesburg, FL · Jul 2, 2001 · N21894 · No damage
  > (-23) During banner tow operations-the tow cable wrapped around the horizontal stabilizer. When the banner was released, the cable went forward and the cable ends jammed the elevator, resulting in loss of control, and the aircraft impacted the ground.
- [Incident 20000822025609I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000822025609I.md): Cessna 188B · Stanton, TN · Aug 22, 2000 · N5647G · Minor damage
  > (-23)Aircraft lost power causing forced landing in soybean field. Left gear failed, skin wrinkles in left wing and one prop blade damaged. No injuries.
- [Accident 20000806010589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000806010589A.md): Cessna 188B · Washington, NC · Aug 6, 2000 · N4439Q · Substantial damage
  > (-23) The pilot reported being involved in aerial application. At approximately 11:15 a.m. local time, the pilot began a climb from a spraying run. During the climb for the turn, the pilot reported that the engine began running very rough. As he looked for a…
- [Incident 19990903041479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990903041479I.md): Cessna 188B · Hilton Island, SC · Sep 3, 1999 · N21894 · Minor damage
  > (-23) Aircraft landed on shrubs in the median strip between the north and south lanes of highway 278 near the Hilton Head Airport, Hilton Head, SC. The pilot reported that he lost power one-half to one mile southwest of the airport where he intended to land…
- [Accident 19980622014929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980622014929A.md): Cessna 188B · South Haven, MI · Jun 22, 1998 · N9209R · Substantial damage
  > (.19)On June 21, 1998, at 2115 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 188B, N9209R, sustained substantial damage on impact with the terrain while making a swath run near South Haven, Michigan. The pilot said that the spray rig for dispensing chemicals caught in the…
- [Accident 19970826024209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970826024209A.md): Cessna 188B · South Haven, MI · Aug 26, 1997 · N21639 · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft engine failed during aerial application. (.4)after pulling up from a swath run, the engine lost power. The pilot then made a forced landing in a blue berry field. Postaccident investigation revealed a failed connecting rod in the engine. The engine…
- [Incident 19911009053279I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911009053279I.md): Cessna 188B · Laredo, TX · Oct 9, 1991 · N1168M
  > Engine lost power en route. Landed safely. Left mid intake valve failed.
- [Incident 19910801037089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910801037089I.md): Cessna 188B · Laredo, TX · Aug 1, 1991 · N1168M
  > Engine malfunction. Forced landing. Engine is a modified ford 3.8 liter V6 engine by javalin aircraft products.
- [Incident 19910722044559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910722044559I.md): Cessna 188B · Sanger, TX · Jul 22, 1991 · N1168M
  > Engine overheated in flight. Forced landing in field. Alternator bracket on experimental ford engine broke.
- [Incident 19910720039059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910720039059I.md): Cessna 188B · Gainsville, TX · Jul 20, 1991 · N1168M
  > Aircraft landed on highway. Cause not stated.
- [Incident 19890705055359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890705055359I.md): Cessna 188B · Gobles, MI · Jul 5, 1989 · N9229R · Minor damage
  > During landing rollout left wing caught in tall grass and aircraft veered off runway.
- [Incident 19881024066289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881024066289I.md): Cessna 188B · Gaugh, GA · Oct 24, 1988 · N21894 · Substantial damage
  > Engine lost power on spray run. Landed in field and engine caught fire. Engine nacelle was damaged.
- [Accident 19880730029989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880730029989A.md): Cessna 188B · York, NE · Jul 30, 1988 · N21779 · Substantial damage
  > Ran out of fuel and crash landed en route to the spray field.
- [Incident 19870802068469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870802068469I.md): Cessna 188B · Murfreesboro, NC · Aug 2, 1987 · N21889 · Minor damage
  > RPM dropped and engine continuously backfired during spray swath pull up. Forced landing. NR2 piston failed.
- [Incident 19860908069099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860908069099I.md): Cessna 188B · South Haven, MI · Sep 8, 1986 · N9229R · Minor damage
  > Aircraft struck powerline during cropdusting. Pilot was aware of wire, became distracted.
- [Accident 19840507016099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840507016099A.md): Cessna 188B · Paxville, SC · May 7, 1984 · N21672 · Substantial damage
  > Crash occurred on final approach during emergency landing after power was lost. Butterfly valve door separated.
- [Incident 19830719038789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830719038789I.md): Cessna 188B · Helena, MT · Jul 19, 1983 · N9398R · Minor damage
  > Spraying field. Flew through a 7200 volt powerline 15 feet above ground. Sun in eyes. Made a normal landing.
- [Incident 19830613041179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830613041179I.md): Cessna 188B · Fulton, NY · Jun 13, 1983 · N4AP · Minor damage
  > Landing gear was damaged striking the ground while trying to land under wires. Landed safely.
- [Incident 19820808041909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820808041909I.md): Cessna 188B · Raeford, NC · Aug 8, 1982 · N4456Q · Minor damage
  > On local check out flight, too slow on final. Dropped into a soybean field 25 feet short of runway.
- [Incident 19810502028059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810502028059I.md): Cessna 188B · Niles, MI · May 2, 1981 · N9229R · Minor damage
  > Emergency landing off airport and collision with fence. Number 6 cyl exh rocker boss failure. 1232 eng hrs.
- [Accident 19800924042209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800924042209A.md): Cessna 188CESSNA · Altus, OK · Sep 24, 1980 · N8979G · Destroyed
  > Struck tower during turn around on spray run. Impact severed part of a wing. Crashed in adjacent field.
- [Accident 19800718025659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800718025659A.md): Cessna 188B · Belzoni, MS · Jul 18, 1980 · N8987G · No damage
- [Incident 19790913048939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790913048939I.md): Cessna 188CESSNA · St Joseph, MO · Sep 13, 1979 · N21779 · Minor damage
  > Engine quit during takeoff. Pilot landed in field. Investigation failed to reveal cause.
- [Incident 19790815031439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790815031439I.md): Cessna A188B · Palmyra, IL · Aug 15, 1979 · N731BY · Minor damage
  > Vertical stabilizer struck wire as spray pilot attempted to go under it.
- [Accident 19780725017349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780725017349A.md): Cessna A188B · Chester, MT · Jul 25, 1978 · N9289R · Substantial damage
  > AN47A bolt missing from r aileron bellcrank rod assy. Last maint hrs prior.
- [Accident 19780423009669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780423009669A.md): Cessna 188ACESSNA · Braman, OK · Apr 23, 1978 · N9579G · Destroyed
  > Checking spray equipment on wing.
- [Accident 19770810023999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770810023999A.md): Cessna 188B · Clay, TX · Aug 10, 1977 · N9437R · Substantial damage
- [Accident 19770718020059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770718020059A.md): Cessna 188B · Coloma Mi, MI · Jul 18, 1977 · N4462Q · Destroyed
  > Melons
- [Accident 19770627016349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770627016349A.md): Cessna 188B · Jun 27, 1977 · N4499Q · Destroyed
- [Accident 19760810023279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760810023279A.md): Cessna 188B · Picayune, MS · Aug 10, 1976 · N8979G · Substantial damage
  > Pct thought enough fuel to reach dest arpt.
- [Accident 19760520013489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760520013489A.md): Cessna 188B · Union, MI · May 20, 1976 · N9031G · Destroyed
  > On fourth swath run struck pwr lines across the field.
- [Accident 19750831027459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750831027459A.md): Cessna 188B · Barnwell, SC · Aug 31, 1975 · N21800 · Destroyed
  > Collided with wires.
- [Accident 19750527013679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750527013679A.md): Cessna 188ACESSNA · Elaine, AR · May 27, 1975 · N5624J · Destroyed
- [Accident 19750417009289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750417009289A.md): Cessna 188ACESSNA · Greeley, CO · Apr 17, 1975 · N9292G · Substantial damage
  > Flt purpose was calibration of spray equipment. Load was 30GAL water. Gusting to 35K.
- [Accident 19731119040719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19731119040719A.md): Cessna A188B · Zellwood, FL · Nov 19, 1973 · N21717 · Destroyed
  > Chaff on air filter aprx 1/2 in thick. Strip freshly mowed. Acft eqpd man operated alt air,not used.
- [Accident 19730830025179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730830025179A.md): Cessna 188ACESSNA · Marvell, AR · Aug 30, 1973 · N21600 · Destroyed
  > Plt flew swath run into sun. Plt flew 9 hrs on day of accdt.
- [Accident 19730817027811A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730817027811A.md): Cessna 188B · Swan Quarter, NC · Aug 17, 1973 · N21689 · Substantial damage
  > Acft collided near head on.C-172 previously flew about 1000FT to r.C-188 ferry,no load abd.

## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('2073007')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-188b/incidents

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