# NTSB investigations: Cessna A188

A list on [Cessna A188](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-a188.md).

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

Page 1 of 4 · 158 investigations

- [NTSB CEN24LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA274.md): Cessna A188 · David City, NE · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 15, 2024 · N9807V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA16FA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA316.md): Cessna A188 · Alapaha, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2016 · N3547Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude during aerial application operations, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and entering an aerodynamic stall and spin.
- [NTSB CEN14LA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA331.md): Cessna A188 · Arlington, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2014 · N8157V · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to a loose oil filter adapter, which resulted in oil starvation. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s failure to comply with a Federal Aviation Administration airworthiness directive.
- [NTSB CEN12CA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA280.md): Cessna A188 · Sterling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 8, 2012 · N3557Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's runway selection based on the wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN11CA631](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA631.md): Cessna A188 · Ord, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2011 · N9742V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during a crosswind takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI07CA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA148.md): Cessna A188 · Scotland, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 19, 2007 · N926LT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors contributing to the accident were the sudden wind shift and the low altitude at which the stall occurred.
- [NTSB CHI03LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA271.md): Cessna 188A · Freeman, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2003 · N8150V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and clearance during landing roll. Additional factors included the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, the crosswind and the corn crop.
- [NTSB FTW02LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA267.md): Cessna A188 · Wellington, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2002 · N9710V · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB DEN00LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA140.md): Cessna A188 · Gallup, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2000 · N8188V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for the wind conditions. Factors were the pilot's selection of the wrong runway, and the tailwind/crosswind weather conditions.
- [NTSB SEA97LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA143.md): Cessna A188 · Richland, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1997 · N9766V · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed. Inadequate in-flight planning and high obstructions that restricted evasive maneuvers were factors.
- [NTSB FTW97LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA065.md): Cessna A188 · La Porte, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1996 · N9860V · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL95LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA111.md): Cessna 188D · Athens, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1995 · N8035V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate lookout, and his failure to maintain clearance from the utility line.
- [NTSB SEA94LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA158.md): Cessna A188 · Cut Bank, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1994 · N9879V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions. The crosswind and the ditch were factors.
- [NTSB FTW94LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA012.md): Cessna A188 · Burleson, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1993 · N8020V · Destroyed
  > Was the pilot's inadvertent entry into a stall. A factor was his abrupt maneuvering of the airplane at low altitude.
- [NTSB DEN92LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA090.md): Cessna A188 · Burlington, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1992 · N8041V · Destroyed
  > Fractured connecting rod. A factor was: the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW92DPG13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DPG13.md): Cessna A188 · Forrest City, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 6, 1992 · N9858V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the trees.
- [NTSB FTW91DRG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91DRG02.md): Cessna 188 · La Feria, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 9, 1991 · N8184V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot exceeded the proper descent rate.
- [NTSB CHI91DCQ04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DCQ04.md): Cessna A-188 · Harper, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Mar 8, 1991 · N8189V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertently stalling the airplane.
- [NTSB FTW90DPG10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DPG10.md): Cessna 188A · Hunter, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 23, 1990 · N3566Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper clearance above the crops.
- [NTSB ATL88DKG09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88DKG09.md): Cessna 188 · Garfield, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 10, 1988 · N3525Q · Destroyed
  > Following minor engine maintenance, the plt/mechanic made the test flight. The engine cowling was not installed prior to the flt. Witnesses reported that the acft wheels touched the water of a nearby pond followed by a sharp pull-up into the plt's customary…
- [NTSB DEN88LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88LA146.md): Cessna 188 · Sentinel Butte, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1988 · N3546Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot took off from his private airstrip near Sentinel Butte, ND, en route to beach, ND. He said there was a narrow cloud ahead, approximately 5-8 miles long, and emitting lightning, but it did not appear to him to threaten flight safety. The pilot said…
- [NTSB DEN88DTM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88DTM01.md): Cessna 188 · Riverton, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Mar 2, 1988 · N8073V · Destroyed
  > This ag operator was fertilizing a field. He was making repetative trips which took about 10 min each. The plt was aware that the fuel gauges were inaccurate, reading less fuel than was actually onboard. While making a swath run the eng lost pwr and the acft…
- [NTSB DEN87DTG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87DTG01.md): Cessna 188 · Valley City, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 4, 1987 · N3530Q · Substantial damage
  > The plt rprtd the eng lost pwr drg a swath run & the acft was dmgd drg a forced lndg in a field of mature sunflowers. An exam of the acft revealed that both fuel tanks & the gascolater contained fuel. Subsequently, the eng was started at the acdnt site & it…
- [NTSB MKC87LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA100.md): Cessna 188 · Ottawa, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1987 · N9858V · Substantial damage
  > The acft was returning from an aerial application flt when the fuel line to the fuel filter disconnected. During the forced landing, the acft ran into a fence. The eng had been installed 100 flt hrs prior to the accident.
- [NTSB SEA86LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA198.md): Cessna 188 · Easton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1986 · N5506S · Substantial damage
  > The tow plane with glider attached began losing pwr at aprx 50 ft AGL during takeoff. The tow plt signaled the glider plt for tow release. The two plts landed on the remaining rwy. The tow plane skidded into the trees off the end of the rwy. Investigation…
- [NTSB LAX84LUJ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LUJ02.md): Cessna 188A · Salome, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 27, 1984 · N8138V · Substantial damage
  > The plt said his prop stirred up a cloud of dust during takeoff and in a state of reduced visibility he collided with a mound of dirt. The collision separated the left main landing gear from the acft. Subtantial damage was done to the acft.
- [NTSB NYC84LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA166.md): Cessna C188 · Seneca Falls, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1984 · N8113V · Substantial damage
  > Pilot attempted to compensate for gusty wnd cond by lnding the acft tail high. The acft began to wx vane and in an effort to correct, the plt used excessive rt brake. The braking action combined with the gusty wnd exceeded the elevator authority and the acft…
- [NTSB DEN83LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA146.md): Cessna 188A · Burlington, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1983 · N9789V · Substantial damage
  > The acft departed the rwy in an evasive maneuver to avoid a deer. The acft contacted small trees and brush off the rwy and collapsed the landing gear. The pilot said he was about 150 yards down the rwy with the tail of the acft up when thedeer ran onto the…
- [NTSB ATL82DA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA260.md): Cessna A188 · Hillsboro, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 1, 1982 · N9759V · Destroyed
  > The pilot reported that while making a swath run to the west over uneven terrain, his right wing contacted the cotton crop that he was spraying. The aircraft crashed and began to burn after coming to rest inverted. The pilot escaped with minor injuries before…
- [NTSB ATL82DA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA186.md): Cessna A188 · Statesboro, GA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 6, 1982 · N3530Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that he landed the aircraft on the numbers but was close to the left side of the runway. He delayed applying right rudder and the aircraft ground looped. The right landing gear collapsed and the right wing was substantially damaged.
- [NTSB MKC82DA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82DA107.md): Cessna A188 · Appleton City, MO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 18, 1982 · N3503Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot elected to land on a crowned, asphalt, farm road while repositioning the aircraft for an agricultural operation. He reported that shortly after touchdown, the aircraft pulled to the left and the left wing entered high weeds. He said he was unable to…
- [NTSB CHI82FA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82FA174.md): Cessna A188 · Blue Earth, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 19, 1982 · N9819V · Destroyed
  > The flagman stated that during the swath run the acft was following the contour of the field. The flagman thought the plt was getting close to the end of the field & was about to call him on the radio when the acft pulled up to about a 45 deg nose high…
- [NTSB NYC82FHD12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FHD12.md): Cessna 188A · Winslow, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 16, 1982 · N3520Q · Substantial damage
  > The acft ran out of fuel while returning to the arpt. The acft landed into a plowed field & then on into an orchard.
- [NTSB CHI81DER44](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81DER44.md): Cessna A188 · Thief Rvr Fall, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 12, 1981 · N8155V · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX81FUJ45](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FUJ45.md): Cessna A188 · San Manuel, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Apr 1, 1981 · N8009V · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX80FUJ73](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FUJ73.md): Cessna A188 · Parker, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 28, 1980 · N9799V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA80FLT01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80FLT01.md): Cessna 188 · Tunica, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Feb 27, 1980 · N8148V · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD79FLJ14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD79FLJ14.md): Cessna A188 · Merritt, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 19, 1979 · N3532Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC79DCJ26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79DCJ26.md): Cessna 188A · Bassett, NE · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 15, 1979 · N8131V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW78FRA39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78FRA39.md): Cessna 188A · Louise, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 7, 1978 · N9863V · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK78FVA67](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK78FVA67.md): Cessna A188 · Chowchilla, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 1, 1978 · N8003V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA78FKG55](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78FKG55.md): Cessna 188 · Brooklet, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jul 3, 1978 · N3536Q · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA78DYP25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA78DYP25.md): Cessna 188 · Fairfield, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 27, 1978 · N8070V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA78FYP15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA78FYP15.md): Cessna A188 · Moxee, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 15, 1978 · N5501S · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK78FVA28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK78FVA28.md): Cessna A188 · Gustine, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 24, 1978 · N8149V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK78DVM10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK78DVM10.md): Cessna 188 · Castroville, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jan 27, 1978 · N9705V · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA77FKJ80](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77FKJ80.md): Cessna 188 · Coosada, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 3, 1977 · N3564Q · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK77FVM23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK77FVM23.md): Cessna A188 · Hollister, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 19, 1977 · N9705V · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA77FLG26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77FLG26.md): Cessna A188B · Livingston, SC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 6, 1977 · N5854G · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA77DYA29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA77DYA29.md): Cessna 188A · Ontario, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 11, 1977 · N8088V · Destroyed

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## The whole list in SQL

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

```sql
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('2073004')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-a188/ntsb

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