# Cessna A188A

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 2073008
- Manufacturer (registry): CESSNA
- Model: A188A
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 96 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS A9CE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A9CE) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Textron Aviation Inc.
- Registered aircraft: 17
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-a188a

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

- [AD 2023-09-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-09-09): Exhaust Turbine System (Recip) · Aerostar PA-60-600 (Aerostar 600), PA-60-601 (Aerostar 601), PA-60-601P (Aerostar 601P) and 292 more. Effective Jul 17, 2023
- [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 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 86-19-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/86-19-11): Contaminated Fuel · Cessna 177, 177A, 177B and 83 more. Effective Oct 4, 1986
- [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 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 75-16-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-16-01): Wing Fuel Tanks · Cessna 180, 180A, 180B and 68 more. Effective Jul 30, 1975
- [AD 75-09-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-09-06): Engine Induction Air Duct · Cessna A185E, A185F, A188 and 2 more. Effective May 5, 1975
- [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

Historical (superseded or no longer in force):

- [AD 87-20-03 R2](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-20-03-R2) (historical): Seat Tracks · Cessna 150A, 150B, 150C and 212 more. Effective Sep 24, 1990

## Information bulletins (advisory) (3)

- [SAIB AIR-21-16](https://openairdocs.org/saib/AIR-21-16): FLIGHT COMPARTMENT EQUIPMENT, Cessna Seat Back Attachment Bolt Inspection. Issued Aug 26, 2021
- [SAIB CE-12-14](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-12-14): Three Alternative Methods of Compliance for AD 2011-10-09. Issued Jan 25, 2012
- [SAIB CE-10-40R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-10-40R1): Aircraft Fuel System; water contamination of fuel tank systems on Cessna single engine airplanes. Issued Jul 30, 2010

## Registered aircraft (17)

- [N1556M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1556M): [C-Fleet LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/C-FLEET%20LLC), [Missoula, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Missoula), built 1971, S/N 18800656
- [N1588M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1588M): [Anderson Aerial Spraying Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ANDERSON%20AERIAL%20SPRAYING%20SERVICE%20INC), [Canby, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Canby), built 1970, S/N 18800688
- [N1599M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1599M): S/N 18800699
- [N2122U](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2122U): [Anderson Aerial Spraying Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ANDERSON%20AERIAL%20SPRAYING%20SERVICE%20INC), [Canby, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Canby), built 1970, S/N 18800672
- [N2199U](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2199U): [Wood James DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WOOD%20JAMES%20DBA), [Memphis, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Memphis), S/N 18800799
- [N4412Q](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4412Q): [Woods Flying Service LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WOODS%20FLYING%20SERVICE%20LLC), [Memphis, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Memphis), built 1971, S/N 18800812
- [N5665J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5665J): [Farwest Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FARWEST%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Billings, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Billings), built 1970, S/N 18800615
- [N5670J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5670J): [Bank Of Utah Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BANK%20OF%20UTAH%20TRUSTEE), [Salt Lake City, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Salt%20Lake%20City), built 1969, S/N 18800620
- [N5680J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5680J): [Knutson Wayne R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KNUTSON%20WAYNE%20R), [Thompson, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Thompson), built 1970, S/N 18800630
- [N5685J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5685J): [Anderson Aerial Spraying Service](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ANDERSON%20AERIAL%20SPRAYING%20SERVICE), [Canby, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Canby), built 1970, S/N 18800635
- [N5688J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5688J): [Anderson Aerial Spraying Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ANDERSON%20AERIAL%20SPRAYING%20SERVICE%20INC), [Canby, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Canby), built 1970, S/N 18800638
- [N9900G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9900G): [Skyline Agrinautics Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKYLINE%20AGRINAUTICS%20INC), [Osage, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Osage), built 1970, S/N 18800700
- [N9925G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9925G): [Petecraft Aviation Services Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PETECRAFT%20AVIATION%20SERVICES%20INC), [Plains, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Plains), built 1971, S/N 18800725
- [N9932G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9932G): [T & M Aircraft LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/T%20%26%20M%20AIRCRAFT%20LLC), [Monticello, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Monticello), built 1971, S/N 18800732
- [N9947G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9947G): [Arthur Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ARTHUR%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Arthur, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Arthur), built 1971, S/N 18800747
- [N9968G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9968G): [Petecraft Aviation Services Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PETECRAFT%20AVIATION%20SERVICES%20INC), [Plains, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Plains), built 1971, S/N 18800768
- [N9980G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9980G): [Schwend Brian](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHWEND%20BRIAN), [Forsyth, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Forsyth), built 1971, S/N 18800780

## NTSB investigations (116, newest 50)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB CEN22LA427](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA427), Sep 12, 2022: Cessna A188A (N2122U), Canby, MN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the landing, which resulted in an overload failure of the tailwheel cross tube and subsequent impact with the runway.
- [NTSB GAA16CA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA027), Oct 24, 2015: Cessna A188A (N4401Q), Elberta, UT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to compensate for wind while maneuvering at a low altitude, resulting in a collision with terrain and a postcrash fire.
- [NTSB CEN11LA452](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA452), Jun 28, 2011: Cessna A188A (N1588M), Estelline, SD, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff for undetermined reasons because the pilot did not recall the accident.
- [NTSB CHI07CA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA218), Jul 16, 2007: Cessna 188A (N4412Q), New Hartford, MO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the tree line during the turn between aerial application passes. The low altitude, the downdraft encountered by the pilot, and the trees were…
- [NTSB DFW07LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA108), May 11, 2007: Cessna A188A (N4413Q), Clinton, OK, substantial damage. Probable cause: Separation of the exhaust stack and resulting vapor lock. A contributing factor was the none suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA05LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA121), Jun 20, 2005: Cessna 188A (N2133U), Fairview, MT, substantial damage. Probable cause: While in cruise flight a separation of a propeller blade as a result of a propeller hub crack. Factors contributing to the accident included the installation of an unapproved propeller, and the…
- [NTSB LAX04CA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA222), Jun 2, 2004: Cessna A188A (N9961G), Minden, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of experience in the…
- [NTSB LAX03LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA070), Jan 15, 2003: Cessna A188A (N5638J), Brawley, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW02LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA263), Sep 17, 2002: Cessna 188A (N9943G), Vincent, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI97LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA235), Aug 3, 1997: Cessna A188A (N9902G), Norfolk, NE, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, and failure or inability to control the airplane after encountering wake turbulence at low altitude during an aerial application maneuver. A related…
- [NTSB FTW96LA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA321), Jul 28, 1996: Cessna 188A (N1556M), Decatur, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the prevailing crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI95LA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA316), Sep 8, 1995: Cessna 188 (N5623J), Greenville, MI, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: pilot incapacitation.
- [NTSB CHI95LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA241), Jul 29, 1995: Cessna 188 (N9980G), Bremen, ND, destroyed. Probable cause: the pilot's inadequate preflight planning. Deteriating aircraft performance was a factor.
- [NTSB FTW95LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA273), Jun 29, 1995: Cessna A188A (N5631J), Pharr, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE AIRCRAFT PREFLIGHT WHICH FAILED TO PURGE THE AIRCRAFT FUEL SYSTEM OF CONTAMINANTS. A FACTOR WAS THE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA.
- [NTSB ATL94LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA140), Jul 16, 1994: Cessna A188A (N5657J), Cochran, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED AND CLEARANCE FROM TREES DURING AN AERIAL APPLICATION MANEUVER. FACTORS WERE THE TREES AT THE PERIMETER OF THE FIELD, AND THE GUSTING TAIL WIND CONDITIONS AT…
- [NTSB SEA93LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA166), Jul 27, 1993: Cessna 188A (N5646J), Dayton, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER, UNDETERMINED. A FACTOR RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS A FENCE IN THE FLT PATH.
- [NTSB CHI93LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA178), May 21, 1993: Cessna 188A (N4426Q), Harrisonville, MO, substantial damage. Probable cause: PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN A PROPER CLIMB.
- [NTSB FTW93LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA159), May 15, 1993: Cessna A188A (N9901G), Decatur, TX, destroyed. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CLEARANCE. A FACTOR WAS THE TURBULENCE
- [NTSB SEA92LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA108), May 21, 1992: Cessna A188A (N9990G), Redmond, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: PROPER CLEARANCE FROM OBJECTS WAS NOT MAINTAINED. FACTORS TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: SUNGLARE, WIRES, AND VISUAL LOOKOUT WAS NOT POSSIBLE.
- [NTSB CHI92DEC01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DEC01), May 19, 1992: Cessna 188A (N9946G), Imlay City, MI, destroyed. Probable cause: THE PILOT INDUCED PREMATURE LIFTOFF WHICH RESULTED IN INADEQUATE AIRSPEED AND THE RESULTING STALL.
- [NTSB DEN89DTG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89DTG01), Aug 6, 1989: Cessna 188A (N188TV), Valley City, ND, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT BY THE PILOT. THE POWER LINE WAS A RELATED FACTOR.
- [NTSB LAX89DUJ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89DUJ01), Oct 23, 1988: Cessna A188A (N5640J), Casa Grande, AZ, destroyed
- [NTSB SEA85LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA140), Jun 17, 1985: Cessna 188A (N5695J), Pocatello, ID, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC85LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA079), Mar 29, 1985: Cessna 188 (N9959G), Osage City, KS, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC84LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA251), Aug 15, 1984: Cessna A188A (N4413Q), Goodland, KS, destroyed
- [NTSB DEN84LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA255), Aug 8, 1984: Cessna 188A (N5634J), Jamestown, ND, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX84LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA100), Dec 10, 1983: Cessna A 188 A (N5636J), Cantua Creek, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI83LA434](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA434), Sep 19, 1983: Cessna 188A (N9969G), Green Springs, OH, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC83LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA210), Sep 2, 1983: Cessna 188A (N9921G), Klemme, IA, substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL83FKG11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FKG11), Aug 29, 1983: Cessna A188A (N5633J), Jesup, GA, substantial damage, 1 fatal
- [NTSB LAX83LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA075), Jan 18, 1983: Cessna 188 (N5636J), Five Points, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX82DA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA325), Aug 31, 1982: Cessna 188 (N1562M), Casa Grande, AZ, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI81DER43](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81DER43), Jun 12, 1981: Cessna 188A (N9926G), Wabasso, MN, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW81DPG20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81DPG20), Apr 28, 1981: Cessna 188 (N9948G), Burdette, AR, destroyed
- [NTSB SEA80FYM33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA80FYM33), May 11, 1980: Cessna A188A (N9990G), Gresham, OR, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX80DUM02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80DUM02), Oct 6, 1979: Cessna 188 (N5627J), Holtville, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA79FKQ24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79FKQ24), Aug 20, 1979: Cessna 188 (N1586M), Water Valley, MS, destroyed
- [NTSB MIA79DLA10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79DLA10), Nov 19, 1978: Cessna A188A (N1566M), Hortence, GA, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC78DCQ35](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78DCQ35), Aug 3, 1978: Cessna 188 (N9952G), Sharon Spring, KS, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA78DYM37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA78DYM37), Jun 28, 1978: Cessna 188A (N5633J), Enterprise, OR, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC78DCD30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78DCD30), May 31, 1978: Cessna 188 (N9921G), Atlantic, IA, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA78FKG43](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78FKG43), May 15, 1978: Cessna 188 (N5657J), Cochran, GA, substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD77FLJ33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77FLJ33), Aug 22, 1977: Cessna A188A (N9960G), Edenton, NC, destroyed
- [NTSB FTW77DQD22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77DQD22), Jul 29, 1977: Cessna 188 (N5654J), Dell City, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX77FUG56](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX77FUG56), Jul 26, 1977: Cessna 188B (N5647J), Blythe, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC77DCJ31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC77DCJ31), Jul 22, 1977: Cessna A188A (N4408Q), Rising City, NE, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA77DLA41](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77DLA41), Jul 20, 1977: Cessna 188 (N9940G), Campbellton, FL, destroyed
- [NTSB MIA77FKG34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77FKG34), Jun 13, 1977: Cessna A188A (N5695J), Cairo, GA, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX77FUJ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX77FUJ02), Oct 5, 1976: Cessna A188A (N9997G), Buckeye, AZ, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB LAX76DUK15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX76DUK15), Sep 26, 1976: Cessna 188B (N5647J), Quail Mesa, AZ, substantial damage

All 116: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-a188a/ntsb.md

## FAA accident and incident reports (104, newest 50)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20220911011129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220911011129A), Sep 11, 2022: Cessna A188A (N2122U), Canby, MN, Substantial damage. Pilot had previously departed from cnb at approximately 17.55 CDT with a load of cover crop seed. At approximately 19:05 CDT the pilot returned to cnb to…
- [Accident 20151024018449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20151024018449A), Oct 24, 2015: Cessna A188A (N4401Q), Eureka, UT, Destroyed. Pilot lost control during agricultural operations. Aircraft crashed in field, after inpact fire reported. No hazmat on board, pilot was seeding. No injuries to…
- [Incident 20130720014719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130720014719I), Jul 20, 2013: Cessna A188A (N9932G), Monticello, IL, Minor damage. After take off engine had a partial loss of power and pilot could not maintain airspeed. Pilot dumped fertilizer load and landed in a field. During the landing…
- [Incident 20130720012369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130720012369I), Jul 20, 2013: Cessna A188A (N9932G), Monticello, IL, Minor damage. Shortly after takeoff engine did not seem to be developing full power. Pilot dumped chemical load and was able to continue until encountering power lines…
- [Accident 20110628016539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110628016539A), Jun 28, 2011: Cessna A188A (N1588M), Estelline, SD, Substantial damage. On June 28, 2011 while conducting part 137 aerial application, a Cessna 188 aircraft N1588M piloted by [privacy data omitted], took off from a private asphalt…
- [Incident 20080605839709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080605839709I), Jun 5, 2008: Cessna A188A (N9932G), Mexico, MO, No damage. (-23) On June 5, 2008, [privacy data omitted] struck a powerline while conducting crop-dusting applications near martinsburg, MO in aircraft N9933G. The…
- [Accident 20070716013709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070716013709A), Jul 16, 2007: Cessna A188A (N4412Q), New Hartford, MO, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot said he "lost air." He said he was finishing a level turn to return to the field he was spraying when the airplane clipped a tree. The pilot said…
- [Accident 20070514006939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070514006939A), May 14, 2007: Cessna A188A (N4413Q), Clinton, OK, Substantial damage. (-23) Engine power loss resulted in the pilot attempting an emergency landing in a nearby wheat field. The aircraft flipped during landing roll coming to rest…
- [Accident 20050620011279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050620011279A), Jun 20, 2005: Cessna A188A (N2133U), Fairview, MT, Substantial damage. (-23) Prior to the accident, the aircraft propeller hub failed and prop separated from the aircraft in flight. The aircraft continued on a westerly heading for…
- [Incident 20050615013129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050615013129I), Jun 15, 2005: Cessna A188A (N5643J), Osceola, AR, Minor damage. (-23) On June 15, 2005, a Cessna CE-188A, N5643J, ran off the side of runway 01 while landing at the Osceola Municipal Airport (7M4), Osceola, Arkansas. The…
- [Incident 20040613018119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040613018119I), Jun 13, 2004: Cessna A188A (N9958G), Roundup, MT, Minor damage. (-23) On June 13, 2004, a Cessna 188A, N9958G, owned and operated by Mr. Charles orville moore, made a take-off from a road in the melston, Montana area. There…
- [Accident 20040602009699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040602009699A), Jun 2, 2004: Cessna A188A (N9961G), Minden, NV, Substantial damage. (-23) The pilot was accomplising a self-checkout in the aircraft that is equipped with only one seat. The pilot lost control when he reduced power during a…
- [Accident 20030115000689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030115000689A), Jan 15, 2003: Cessna A188A (N5638J), Brawley, CA, Substantial damage. (.19) On January 15, 2003, at 0800 pacific standard time, a Cessna A188A, N5638J, made a forced landing in an open field and came to rest in a ditch following…
- [Accident 20020917026699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020917026699A), Sep 17, 2002: Cessna A188A (N9943G), Vincent, TX, Substantial damage. (-23) On September 17, 2002, at 1800 CDT, a Cessna 188A, single engine agricultural airplane, N9943G, sustained substantial damage during a forced landing…
- [Incident 20010806026069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010806026069I), Aug 6, 2001: Cessna A188A (N9970G), Flatrock, AL, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot stated that he had departed flat rock airport (a private airport) in north east Alabama, to spray a field approximately five miles away. He stated…
- [Incident 19990830025289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990830025289I), Aug 30, 1999: Cessna A188A (N9931G), Wolfpoint, MT, Minor damage. PIC stated that on landing on Private grass landing strip, the wind started pushing aircraft to the right. A correction was made with pedal and brakes. This…
- [Accident 19970802029289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970802029289A), Aug 2, 1997: Cessna A188A (N9902G), Norfolk, NE, Substantial damage. (.19) On August 2, 1997, at 2030 central daylight time, a Cessna A188A, N9902G, operated by dale's flying service, collided with the terrain during a 14 CFR…
- [Accident 19960728020509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960728020509A), Jul 28, 1996: Cessna A188A (N1556M), Decatur, TX, Substantial damage. Landing after glider tow bounced lost control and ground looped. Blamed crosswind. Low time in tail dragger a factor (-23) pilot landing at Private airstrip,…
- [Accident 19950908028119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950908028119A), Sep 8, 1995: Cessna A188A (N5623J), Belding, MI, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Witness reported engine losing power. Pilot dumped load. Struck trees. Aircraft fell to ground. (-23) witnesses stated the engine sounded as though it was…
- [Accident 19950729020959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950729020959A), Jul 29, 1995: Cessna A188A (N9980G), Bremen, ND, Destroyed. Settled on spray run. Tried land full power. Hit fence post. Was well over gross weight. Failed dump load. (-23) the aircraft, operated under FAR 137 for the…
- [Accident 19950629049049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950629049049A), Jun 29, 1995: Cessna A188A (N5631J), Pharr, TX, Substantial damage. (-16) Investigation is not complete at present; will amend as necessary; pilot/operator suspects fuel contamination.
- [Accident 19940716018559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940716018559A), Jul 16, 1994: Cessna A188A (N5657J), Cochran, GA, Destroyed. Struck trees on pullup from swath run. Wind had shifted to a tailwind.
- [Incident 19940511010709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940511010709I), May 11, 1994: Cessna A188A (N9961G), Minden, NV, Minor damage. Pilot lost directional control on rollout. Veered off runway. Nosed over in soft dirt.
- [Accident 19930727040709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930727040709A), Jul 27, 1993: Cessna A188A (N5646J), Dayton, WA, Substantial damage. Engine quit on climbout to spray field. Struck a fence on forced landing. Magneto had failed.
- [Accident 19930521014759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930521014759A), May 21, 1993: Cessna A188A (N4426Q), Harrisonville, MO, Substantial damage. Full load on takeoff. Failed to climb. Struck tree and crashed.
- [Accident 19930515013919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930515013919A), May 15, 1993: Cessna A188A (N9901G), Decatur, TX, Destroyed. Wing struck a tree while flying under powerline at end of spray run.
- [Accident 19920521015599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920521015599A), May 21, 1992: Cessna A188A (N9990G), Redmond, OR, Substantial damage. Blinded by rising sun on spray run collided with power lines. Landed in adjactent field.
- [Accident 19920519015469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920519015469A), May 19, 1992: Cessna A188A (N9946G), Imlay City, MI, Substantial damage. Collided with ground on climbout.
- [Incident 19910815040689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910815040689I), Aug 15, 1991: Cessna A188A (N5657J), Cary, GA, Minor damage. Fuel exhaustion while engaged in aerial application. Forced landing in soy bean field.
- [Accident 19890806027229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890806027229A), Aug 6, 1989: Cessna A188A (N188TV), Valley City, ND, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Struck a powerline and crashed inverted. Pilots license had been suspened and his medical was denied.
- [Accident 19881022047749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881022047749A), Oct 22, 1988: Cessna A188A (N5640J), Casa Grande, AZ, Destroyed. Left wing struck a powerline static wire. Acft spun to impact with ground. Pilot report he was on a spraying run.
- [Incident 19870731073919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870731073919I), Jul 31, 1987: Cessna A188A (N9930G), Burley, ID, Minor damage. Right main landing gear attach bolt failed in left turn during taxi. Damage to wing tip propeller and belly skin.
- [Incident 19860527030129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860527030129I), May 27, 1986: Cessna A188A (N9980G), Watertown, SD, Minor damage. During a swath run, the leading edge of the wing hit a tree stump.
- [Incident 19860507026019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860507026019I), May 7, 1986: Cessna A188A (N5685J), Hector, MN, Minor damage. Left gear collapsed during landing after spray run. Bolts broken and attach fitting cracked.
- [Accident 19850617025879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850617025879A), Jun 17, 1985: Cessna A188A (N5695J), Pocatello, ID, Destroyed. Landed in rough area after power loss during a spray run. Connecting rod had broken on high time engine.
- [Accident 19850329011859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850329011859A), Mar 29, 1985: Cessna A188A (N9959G), Osage City, KS, Substantial damage. Aborted two landings, touched down and ground looped on third attempt. Landed with a 15 knot tailwind.
- [Incident 19850105005799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850105005799I), Jan 5, 1985: Cessna A188A (N9949G), Gustine, CA. Made uneventful landing on freeway median after being enveloped in rapidly moving fogbank.
- [Accident 19840815040689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840815040689A), Aug 15, 1984: Cessna 188CESSNA (N4413Q), Goodland, KS, Destroyed. Aircrafft descended into ground on first swath run. Pilot stated aircraft was accidentally overloaded.
- [Accident 19840807039289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840807039289A), Aug 7, 1984: Cessna A188A (N5634J), Jamestown, ND, Substantial damage. During landing pilot lost directional control. Aircraft swerved left, hit a ditch and flipped over.
- [Accident 19831210060449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19831210060449A), Dec 10, 1983: Cessna A188A (N5636J), Cantua Creek, CA, Substantial damage. Pickup truck pulled out on runway in front of landing aircraft.
- [Accident 19830919050429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830919050429A), Sep 19, 1983: Cessna 188ACESSNA (N9969G), Greensprings, OH, Substantial damage. Unable to climb after downwind takeoff with ag load and a hot day. Settled into a soybean field.
- [Accident 19830902046429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830902046429A), Sep 2, 1983: Cessna A188A (N9921G), Klemme, IA, Substantial damage. Ag pilot allowed aircraft to drag into corn which pulled aircraft down during spraying operation.
- [Accident 19830829044869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830829044869A), Aug 29, 1983: Cessna 188B (N5633J), Jesup, GA, Substantial damage. Aircraft hit tree and crashed during pull up at the end of a swath run.
- [Incident 19830812046559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830812046559I), Aug 12, 1983: Cessna A188A (N5623J), Ludington, MI, Minor damage. Slid off a wet grass runway on the landing roll.
- [Accident 19820831070269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820831070269A), Aug 31, 1982: Cessna A188A (N1562M), Casa Grande, AZ, Substantial damage. Hot day,full load and tall grass on ag strip prevented pilot from attaining climb speed. Settled into cotton field.
- [Incident 19820711061819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820711061819I), Jul 11, 1982: Cessna 188ACESSNA (N9927G), Mankato, MN, Minor damage. Left main gear shifted aft on landing. Bent attach bolt and missing nuts on both main gear.
- [Accident 19810612032819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810612032819A), Jun 12, 1981: Cessna A188A (N9926G), Wabasso, MN, Substantial damage. Pilot conducting test flight. His attention was inside cockpit and aircraft flew into ground.
- [Accident 19810428020159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810428020159A), Apr 28, 1981: Cessna 188CESSNA (N9948G), Burdette, AR, Destroyed. Banked to avoid trees on takeoff. Caught a wing-tip on the ground. Airplane cart-wheeled.
- [Incident 19800812081599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800812081599I), Aug 12, 1980: Cessna 188CESSNA (N2157U), Bennettsville, SC, Substantial damage. Tire blew on takeoff causing loss of directional control. Veered off runway. Main gear collapsed.
- [Accident 19800511013589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800511013589A), May 11, 1980: Cessna A188A (N9990G), Gresham, OR, Substantial damage. Wing struck wires on pull-up from a spray run. Impact severed four feet of wing. Returned to base safely.

All 104: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-a188a/incidents.md

## Service difficulty reports (4)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR AUS20020298](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020298), Mar 27, 2002: HUB. CRACKED. (AUS) PROPELLER HUB NR 2 SOCKET CRACKED.
- [SDR AUS20011230](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20011230), Nov 19, 2001: HUB. CRACKED. (AUS) PROPELLER HUB CRACKED IN AREA OF NR 1 BLADE SOCKET. FOUND DURING EDDY CURRENT INSPECTION.
- [SDR 97ZZZX4584](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4584), Sep 1, 1997: CYLINDER. CRACKED. DURING 100-HOUR INSPECTION, EXHAUST STACK WAS REMOVED. CRACK APPROXIMATELY 1 INCH LONG WAS FOUND IN EXHAUST PORT OF NR 2 CYLINDER IN THE INBOARD WALL. THE CYLIN
- [SDR AU960420](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU960420), Mar 29, 1996: HUB. CRACKED. (AUS) PROPELLER HUB CRACKED IN THREADED AREA OF NO2 BLADE SOCKET

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (119, first 50)

Approved for this model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has.

- [STC SA01800SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01800SE): Fabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control. TCW Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA01861SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01861SE): Fabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller. TCW Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA04837NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04837NY): Installation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lights. AeroLED's Holdings, LLC
- [STC SA800EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA800EA): Installation of Whelen Anti-Collision, Position, or Anti-Collision/Position Light System, and applicable associated power supplies. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [STC SA00079NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00079NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K008 on single and multi engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Teledyne Continental reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less. Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [STC SA00081NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00081NY): Installation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector. Alcor LLC
- [STC SA02738CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02738CH): Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems. Acron Aviation Inc
- [STC SA04046CH PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04046CH%20PAGE%201): Installation of L-3 GENESIS (TM) Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESI-500/MAG-500). Acron Aviation Inc
- [STC SA461GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA461GL): Installation of hopper gate with positive metering device. Texas Transland LLC
- [STC SA2927NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2927NM): Installation of an AiResearch TE-0667 turbocharger on a Continental IO-520-D engine with McCauley D2A34C two-bladed propeller or Hartzell HC-C3YF-1RF/F9587C-15 three-bladed propeller. (A188B RESTRICTED). Metal Innovations Inc. dba MII Aero
- [STC SA02386AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02386AK): Replacement of existing landing and/or taxi light reflector and bulbs with Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting systems. AeroLED's Holding LLC
- [STC SA00077LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00077LA): Installation of a modified exhaust system. Aerospace Welding Minneapolis Inc
- [STC SA11137SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11137SC): Installation of Plane-Power ALT-FLX alternator. Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA00897WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00897WI): Installation of Concorde Battery Corporation (VRSLA) Valve regulated sealed lead acid battery. Aero-Mach Wilco LLC
- [STC SA00406WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00406WI): Installation of replacement flap trailing edge bulbs with AOG Drawing. Athena Aircraft, LLC
- [STC SA00709SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00709SE): Installation of replacement control surface skin panels. Athena Aircraft, LLC
- [STC SA1007CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1007CE): Installation of full spar leading edge cuffs and drooped wing tips. Curry Aviation LLC
- [STC SA01967WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01967WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas. General Aviation Modifications Inc
- [STC SA02444AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02444AK): Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 9000/9000R ADS-B system installed. ADS-B Technologies LLC
- [STC SA02553AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02553AK): Fabrication and installation of a Tail Wheel Anti-Shimmy Dampener. Keller Engineering Group LLC
- [STC SA1151NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1151NW): Installation of the Flight Grip Model 135 Control Stick Grip. Air Products & Parts LLC
- [STC SA02268CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02268CH): Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator. Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [STC SA00470AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00470AT): Installation of either a Hartzell model PHC-C3YF-1RF/CF8468A( )-6R or PHC-C3YF-1RF/F7691( ) propeller and associated spinner assembly. Hartzell Propeller Inc
- [STC SA03286CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03286CH): Install an electronic engine ignition system. Electroair Acquisition Corporation
- [STC SA04032CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04032CH): Install rocker switch assemblies. Electroair Acquisition Corporation
- [STC SA00344BO PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00344BO%20PAGE%201): Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [STC SA615EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA615EA): Installation of a Whelen Anti-Collision Strobe Light System as replacement for originally installed anti-collision lights. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [STC SA04165NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04165NY): Installation of Latitude Technologies Skynode S200 Satcom system must be performed. Latitude Technologies Corporation
- [STC SA02212AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02212AK): Replacement of existing landing and/or taxi light reflector and bulbs with high intensity discharge (HID) lighting systems. Seaplanes North LLC
- [STC SA2586NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2586NM): Installation of J.P. Instruments temperature monitoring systems. J P Instruments
- [STC SA142NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA142NW): Normal and restricted category installation of recontoured wing leading edge and stall fences. Options: wing strut fillet or wing tips. Sierra Industries Inc
- [STC SA672NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA672NW): Installation of Hartzell HC-C3YF-1RF/F9587C-17S propeller on Continental IO-520-D engine. Sierra Industries Inc
- [STC SA00858DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00858DE): Installation of inspection panels on the left and right side of the aft fuselage. Aeropod, Inc
- [STC SA02428SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02428SE): Installation of an Air Stream Switch for an electric time recording device on non-pressurized aircraft. Henry F Rogers/David E Polley
- [STC SA00353BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00353BO): Installation of an auto lean system. Flight Enhancements LLC
- [STC SA01734SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01734SE): Application of Stewart Systems synthetic fabric covering system to aircraft fuselage, wings, tail surfaces, control surfaces and related parts. Andrew D. Humphrey
- [STC SA00780SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00780SE): Installation of the True Lock Safety Retention Axle Lock Nut System. True Lock LLC
- [STC SA01118WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01118WI): Installation of the Concorde FLA or VRSLA RG series batteries. Concorde Battery Corporation
- [STC SA09857AC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA09857AC): Installation of an ISTART Starting Enhancement System. IStart Partners, Ltd
- [STC SA172NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA172NW): Installation of drooped type wing tips. Stene Aviation Inc
- [STC SA2359NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2359NM): Installation of tail wheel assembly. Mr. Thomas Anderson
- [STC SA02442AK PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02442AK%20PAGE%201): Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 2000/2500 ADS-B system. ADS-B Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA2162NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2162NM): Installation of the Precise Flight stand-by vacuum system (SVS). Precise Flight Inc
- [STC SA02283SE PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02283SE%20PAGE%201): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In Flight Data) CGR-30P. Electronics International Inc
- [STC ST03554CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03554CH): Installation of Rotary Gatekeeper and provisions equipment. Turbine Conversions Ltd
- [STC SA02402SE PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02402SE%20PAGE%201): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In-Flight Data) CGR-30C. Electronics International Inc
- [STC SA01380CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01380CH): Installation of wing fuel tank quick valve drains. Storehouse LLC
- [STC SA00432SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00432SE): Installation of EGT 701 series fuel flow instrument. J P Instruments
- [STC SA00861SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00861SE): Installation of J.P. Instruments (JPI) fuel flow indicating system. J P Instruments
- [STC SA02825NY PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02825NY%20PAGE%201): Installation of Aerospace Logic Aircraft Instruments. Aerospace Logic Inc

All 119: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-a188a/stcs.md

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