Cessna A188B

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Accident 20260527005949ACessna A188B · Blair, NE-On 05/27/2026 accident aircraft departed airport on a maintenance ferry flight. -The aircraft arrived at destination airport and accident pilot reported botched landing and attempted a go-around. -Accident pilot reported the aircraft initially powered up on…May 27, 2026 · N84497 · Substantial damageAccident 20260523010489ACessna A188B · Doe Run, GAThe pilot took off from a grass strip and turned in the dirtection of the corn field he was going to spray. At 200 feet AGL he set the power and noticed that his fuel pressure was declining. He activated his electric boost pump and the engine sputtered and…May 23, 2026 · N8288G · Substantial damageIncident 20240820021112ICessna A188B · Savanna, ILOn August 20, 2024, at approximately 0700 CDT, a commercial pilot was operating a Cessna A188B, from Tri-Township Airport (ksfy) in Savanna, IL for the purpose of aerial application. The flight was conducted under visual meteorological conditions (VMC) and…Aug 20, 2024 · N4765Q · Substantial damageAccident 20240724009639ACessna A188B · Overton, NEWhile conducting agriculture operations, the landing gear struck the top, grounding wire of a set of high-tension power lines. The cable tangled in the left main gear, resulting in the airplane contacting the ground approximately 500 feet east of the power…Jul 24, 2024 · N9576G · Substantial damageAccident 20230819012339ACessna A188B · Bay Port, MIAircraft was attempting to depart a soft grass runway with a tailwind. At the end of the runway the aircraft was unable to climb above ground effect and settled into a bean field adjoining the end of the runway.Aug 19, 2023 · N8075G · DestroyedAccident 20230811013389ACessna A188B · Chillicothe, MOOn takeoff roll, the aircraft experienced a severe shimmy. The pilot aborted the takeoff. Upon braking, the tailwheel assembly collapsed, causing the aircraft to veer to the right and experience a ground loop.Aug 11, 2023 · N9237R · Substantial damageAccident 20230607018139ACessna A188B · Chillicothe, MODuring a low pass over a field, the aircraft lost power and the pilot attempted to make a climbing turn back towards his private airfield without success. The aircraft struck a tree and power wires and impacted the ground, coming to rest in a pasture. The…Jun 7, 2023 · N731UF · DestroyedIncident 20220718007669ICessna A188B · Bynumville, MOThe pilot reported that while enroute to a location to perform an aerial agricultural application, the aircraft engine lost power. The pilot performed an emergency landing in a field, striking several small trees.Jul 18, 2022 · N91177 · Minor damageAccident 20210415006069ACessna A188B · Dover, NCPilot stated he heard a loud bang during climb out. He noticed no fuel pressure and engine quite running. He tried to restart the engine but it would not restart. Because he was only 300 feet he then looked for a place to land. Upon landing he noticed the…Apr 15, 2021 · N731TB · Substantial damageAccident 20210413004509ACessna A188B · Pineview, GAOn April 13, 2021, at approximately 0900 eastern daylight time, a 1976 Cessna A188B, with registration N4912Q, sustained substantial damage when the aircraft struck an overhead high voltage power line. This accident occurred in a remote area approximately 7…Apr 13, 2021 · N4912Q · Substantial damage · 1 fatalIncident 20210403022899ICessna A188B · Colbert, OKOn last pass over the field?s edge near five power lines, the three lower lines were larger with the top two being much smaller. The pilot stated he had his vision fixed on the three lower power lines and did not see the upper two. As he flew over the power…Apr 3, 2021 · N9552G · Minor damageAccident 20200731011859ACessna A188B · Memphis, MOReceived notification of an aircraft accident involving a Cessna A188B with a registration of N90834. During take-off roll, pilot detected a left drift and attempted to correct with full rudder and right brake. At the point he decided to abort, the aircraft…Jul 31, 2020 · N90834 · Substantial damageAccident 20200727010659ACessna A188B · Hartington, NEThe pilot of the agricultural aircraft took off on runway 31 from the Hartington, NE airport. Shortly after takeoff the windshield became covered in oil. The oil obscured the pilots vision. The pilot stated he realized that he had not secured the engine oil…Jul 27, 2020 · N9278G · Substantial damageAccident 20200727009429ACessna A188B · Parkston, SDOn July 27th 2020, at 10:45 am, a Cessna CE188 ag wagon, owned by [privacy data omitted] was involved in a fatal accident while out spraying crops. Weather was clear, with 2-3 mph winds. The flight was conducted under VFR conditions. No flight plan was filed.…Jul 27, 2020 · N53163 · Destroyed · 1 fatalIncident 20190521004959ICessna A188B · Wooster, OHPart 137 pilot completed spraying field and was completing end pass and as he entered one of the small fields he sighted the close proximity to a set of farm wires and immediately stopped spraying and pulled up abruptly but unfortunately went through and cut…May 21, 2019 · N9286R · Minor damageIncident 20190519004889ICessna A188B · Alma, GAOn the morning of may 20th, 2019, the airport manager received a call of an aircraft on the runway, abandonded. When the manager went out to investigate, he found that the aircraft had a broken RH main lg wheel and tire. There was no indication of a pilot…May 19, 2019 · N718MG · Minor damageAccident 20180822012039ACessna A188B · Atchison, KSAircraft attempted takeoff on runway 34. At 75 knots pilot attempted rotation but aircraft did not respond with full take off power. Pilot began to dump load and realized he was past no go decision point. Pilot attempted to get aircraft to fly as it departed…Aug 22, 2018 · N78417 · Substantial damageAccident 20180817014369ACessna A188B · Whitewater, KSShortly after 6:00 pm, Friday, 08/17/2018 - pilot stated after making the second spray pass over a field of corn, he pulled up and started into his turn when he ?felt something wasn?t right? And described the aircraft as ?hardly flying anymore?. He decided he…Aug 17, 2018 · N9076R · Substantial damageAccident 20180806010319ACessna A188B · Hughesville, MOWhile maneuvering during aerial application, the aircraft's engine lost power. The pilot initiated an emergency descent into a field. The aircraft impacted trees short of the field and came to rest in a clearing. A post-impact fire consumed much of the…Aug 6, 2018 · N4996R · DestroyedAccident 20180712017149ACessna A188B · Rockford, OH1) Engine failed during spray operations. 2) Pilot landed aircraft safely in adjoining field. 3) Initial inspection revealed #2 connecting rod broke and penetrated engine case. 3) Review of engine log book revealed top overhaul by operator 107.6 hours prior…Jul 12, 2018 · N2483J · Substantial damageAccident 20170804012829ACessna A188B · Marshall, MOPilot reported loss of engine power on climbout from rwy 18 at kmhl, resulting in a forced landing in an adjacent cornfield. The pilot was conducting an agricultural application flight under 14 CFR 137 at the time of the accident. Winds at the time of…Aug 4, 2017 · N3047J · Substantial damageAccident 20170705009959ACessna A188B · Kankakee, ILPilot landed for a rest stop at Greater Kankakee Airport (ikk). There was a crosswind and the airplane began to track to the right. The pilot stated that he had slowed to a speed such that the rudder was not effective. He has 250 hours of time spent flying…Jul 5, 2017 · N4207J · Substantial damageAccident 20170614008309ACessna A188B · Salem, ORDuring the takeoff roll the pilot allowed the aircraft to drift to the left resulting in the left wing spray boom contacting tall grass. The aircraft yawed left and departed the runway.Jun 14, 2017 · N4877Q · DestroyedAccident 20160630010279ACessna A188B · Saratoga, WYThe pilot was returning from an aerial application and while landing runway 05 lost control and ground looped the aircraft. Left aft wing , left wingtip and left gear strut damaged.Jun 30, 2016 · N60691 · Substantial damageAccident 20150725011599ACessna A188B · Albertson, NCOperator shelton hardy found ^torben christensen^ via the internet to hire as his pilot for aerial spraying service. Friday morning, July 24th, mr hardy gave pilot ^christensen^ his knowledge and skill test. Friday afternoon pilot ^christensen^ flew his first…Jul 25, 2015 · N731MB · Substantial damageAccident 20150705010679ACessna A188B · Crawfordsville, INOn July 5, 2015, at 1830 EDT, a Cessna 188B, N625EH, registered to swing wing inc., impacted terrain after it collided with high tension power lines. The pilot, conducting part 137 agriculture operations, sustained serious injuries and the aircraft was…Jul 5, 2015 · N625EH · DestroyedAccident 20150701009489ACessna A188B · Saratoga, WYOn 7/1/2015 at approximately 0730 hours MDT, N60691, a Cessna 188B aircraft was substantially damaged during a ground loop after landing at Shively Field, Saratoga, WY. The pilot was the only occupant of the aircraft and was not injured. Weather at the time…Jul 1, 2015 · N60691 · Substantial damageAccident 20141023019659ACessna A188B · Louisburg, NCThe pilot stated, "I was taking off from klhz on runway 5 at approximately 1100 edst to apply ant bait to a local nursery. I had received fuel service from the local FBO. As I accelerated to depart the aircraft was hit by a strong gust that resulted in a loss…Oct 23, 2014 · N731PM · Substantial damageAccident 20140827017999ACessna A188B · Middleton, TNThe airplane was in a left bank when it hit high voltage power wires, which sliced off a large portion (3/4) of the right wing. The right wing was found directly under the power line. The aircraft travelled approximately 100-150 yards from the initial impact…Aug 27, 2014 · N5850G · Destroyed · 1 fatalAccident 20140723015629ACessna A188B · Milford, NEThe pilot stated that he had leaned mixture improperly. He had deteriorated engine power on takeoff and had used most of runway. He added additional flap to clear road. He then tried to dump load and mistakenly dumped flaps.Jul 23, 2014 · N730GU · Substantial damageAccident 20130507012429ACessna A188B · Lyons, KSThe pilot was demonstrating a spray swath over the turf runway(17L) at Lyons-Rice County Airport (lyo). Pilot had completed the first pass over the turf runway from south to north and in the subsequent turn to line up with runway 17L to spray from north to…May 7, 2013 · N731JF · Substantial damageIncident 20120721013769ICessna A188B · Anahuac, TXA Cessna 188A ag wagon, being operated by chambers county mosquito control experienced a sudden engine RPM drop during a climb over Anahuac Texas. The pilot reported while heading westbound over the city, to perform aerial application the engine rpm's drop to…Jul 21, 2012 · N731VY · No damageAccident 20120710013719ACessna A188B · Cheyenne, WYOn July 10, 2012 at approximately 0710 hrs MDT, N4831R, a Cessna model A188B agwagon aircraft was destroyed after impacting terrain near Cheyenne, WY. The sole occupant on board received serious injuries. Weather at the time was VMC.Jul 10, 2012 · N4831R · DestroyedAccident 20120526010769ACessna A188B · Dansville, NYAfter making an aerial application heading west the airplane loss engine power and crashed into the trees. The pilot had only minor injures and the airplane has sustantial damage.May 26, 2012 · N9629G · Substantial damageIncident 20110819024259ICessna A188B · Lake Phelps, NCDuring takeoff, PIC let acft drift too FAR left on the runway. Left wingtip contacted corn adjacent runway resulting in groundloop to left. Right wing contacted ground, damaging wingtip, wing, flap, and spray boom apparatus.Aug 19, 2011 · N9749G · Minor damageAccident 20110723014139ACessna A188B · Mt. Hamil, IAThe pilot stated that he set up for the last run on his current load of chemical. He stated that he noticed the aircraft seemed too quiet. Once he confirmed the engine was not producing power, the pilot dumped the last 20 to 30 gallons of chemical. The pilot…Jul 23, 2011 · N9234R · Substantial damageAccident 20110721014349ACessna A188B · Devils Lake, NDPilot reported that he was "behind the power curve" while manuevering the agricutural aircraft during application of chemical product. This resulted in a stall, during which he jettisoned the load of mixture. Aircraft struck ground with left wing and main…Jul 21, 2011 · N731AU · Substantial damageAccident 20110719014629ACessna A188B · Greenstown, INThe pilot in command misjudged his altitude while performing an agricultural operation. The aircraft spray boom and landing gear collected corn stalks as a result of the pilot in command getting too low. Once the pilot realized this, he immediately pulled up…Jul 19, 2011 · N4725R · Substantial damageAccident 20110624018529ACessna A188B · Castroville, TXThe agricultural pilot was making his first pass of the day when the airplane struck a center pivot irrigation system. The impact damaged the irrigation system, and the right landing gear and tail wheel separated from the airplane. The airplane then…Jun 24, 2011 · N731ST · Substantial damageAccident 20110602010529ACessna A188B · Pine Bluffs, WYOn June 2, 2011 at approximately 0825 hours MDT, N9496G, a Cessna model A188B aircraft experienced an off-airport landing shortly after take-off from Pine Bluffs WY (82V) airport. The aircraft was substantially damaged, the sole occupant on board was not…Jun 2, 2011 · N9496G · Substantial damageAccident 20110401004389ACessna A188B · Palouse, WAThe pilot morgan a. stanton was spraying fertilizer on a field just south of kamiak butte. His turning area was up hill from the field towards the butte. Terrain climbed faster then the aircraft could climb. He struck a tree that caused the loss of control of…Apr 1, 2011 · N5851G · Substantial damageIncident 20100917046269ICessna A188B · Roanoke, VAAt 0332Z (11:32 pm EDT Friday, September 17, 2010) Cessna 172R, N4732R, inbound to roa on a night training flight, reported an unsafe nose gear indication. An instructor pilot and student were on board. The instructor and student followed the emergency…Sep 17, 2010 · N4732R · Minor damageAccident 20100906043749ACessna A188B · Hondo, TXDuring the forth application on a cotton field while performing part 137 operations, operator performed a rapid decent to spray after passing electrical high wires, aircraft landing gears became intangled in cotton and could not pull out. Aircraft landed in…Sep 6, 2010 · N731PQ · Substantial damageIncident 20100819041549ICessna A188B · Beaumont, TXWhile aerial spraying for mosquitoes 16 miles west of Beaumont, Texas a Cessna CE-188B struck a large bird. The bird broke thru the aircraft's windshield and bent the canopy frame. Pilot returned and landed at kbpt without further incident. Pilot recieved…Aug 19, 2010 · N8288G · Minor damageIncident 20100810049879ICessna A188B · Danville, ALAircraft departed hayti, MO (M28) for americus, ga (acj) at 11:21 CST. 199 miles from M28 pilot selected alternate fuel supply (aircraft chemical hopper) and engine immediately lost power. Pilot positioned selector back to wing tanks and attempted to restart…Aug 10, 2010 · N4885R · No damageAccident 20100719044589ACessna A188B · Clyde, OHDuring a spray operation pilot remembers a loss of power and adding full throttle but did not get any response. That is all that he remembers. The aircraft thenhit a grain auger, then flew, uncontrolled into a grain silo and came to rest next to a house 80…Jul 19, 2010 · N5855G · DestroyedAccident 20100608035159ACessna A188B · Orange, TXPilot attempted to take off on runway 22 headed south. Approximately 1000 feet into take-off roll aircraft drifted left and ran off runway and struck airport sign. The sign pole damaged left main landing gear. Pilot aborted take-off, aircraft came to a stop…Jun 8, 2010 · N9510J · Substantial damageAccident 20091108053809ACessna A188B · Ripley, MSThe pilot reported the aircraft lost power as he was attempting to land on runway 3 at the Ripley, MS (25M) airport. The aircraft crashed approximately 250 feet from the end of the ruway in a pasture. Aircraft damage was substantial. The aircraft didn't…Nov 8, 2009 · N9368G · Substantial damageAccident 20090820048389ACessna A188B · Alamo, GAThe accident site is located on[privacy data omitted] property located at n 32.06.122- w 082.48.147 the aircraft was resting in a soy bean field on its nose section. The landing gear was collapsed under the aircraft from the hard landing; there was damage to…Aug 20, 2009 · N4842R · Substantial damageAccident 20090716048299ACessna A188B · Suring, WIApprozimately 0640 local, N9747G experienced engine failure while conducting aerial applications. The pilot made an emergency landing in a nearby wheat field causing aircraft damage to the left wing and engine cowling along with a left main gear collapse.…Jul 16, 2009 · N9747G · Substantial damage
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