# NTSB investigations: Cessna A188B

A list on [Cessna A188B](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-a188b.md).

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

Page 1 of 19 · 940 investigations

- [NTSB CEN26LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA274.md): Cessna A188B · Algona, IA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 29, 2026 · N731CQ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control during a turn, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN26LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA199.md): Cessna A188B · Blair, NE · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · May 27, 2026 · N84497 · Substantial damage
  > On May 27, 2026, about 1130 central daylight time, a Cessna A188B airplane, N84497, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Blair, Nebraska. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…
- [NTSB ERA26LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA216.md): Cessna A188B · Doerun, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · May 23, 2026 · N8288G · Substantial damage
  > On May 23, 2026, about 1500 eastern daylight time, a Cessna A188B, N8288G, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Doerun, Georgia. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part…
- [NTSB GAA26WA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA26WA038.md): Cessna A188 · Bragado, Argentina · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Nov 27, 2025 · N86448 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN24LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA285.md): Cessna A188B · Sumner, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 24, 2024 · N9576G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a power line during the spray pass.
- [NTSB CEN23LA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA374.md): Cessna A188B · Bay Port, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 19, 2023 · N8075G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to takeoff from a soft wet runway with a quartering tailwind which resulted in a lack of climb performance and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN23LA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA365.md): Cessna A188B · Chillicothe, MO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 11, 2023 · N9237R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to operate the airplane with a known tailwheel anomaly, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB WPR23LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA218.md): Cessna A188B · Chillicothe, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 7, 2023 · N731UF · Destroyed
  > A partial loss of engine power due to a tear in the fuel manifold diaphragm, which prevented sufficient fuel flow to the engine.
- [NTSB ERA21LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA188.md): Cessna A188 · Dover, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 15, 2021 · N731TB · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a shift of a crankshaft main bearing, which resulted in a lack of lubrication and subsequent overheating and failure of the engine crankshaft. Contributing to the accident was the hard touchdown during the forced landing.
- [NTSB ERA21FA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21FA184.md): Cessna A188 · Pineview, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Apr 13, 2021 · N4912Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in collision with powerlines during an aerial application flight.
- [NTSB CEN20CA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA320.md): Cessna A188 · Memphis, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2020 · N90834 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not remove the rudder gust lock during the preflight inspection, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with a tree.
- [NTSB CEN20LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA309.md): Cessna A188 · Corsica, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 27, 2020 · N53163 · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control.
- [NTSB CEN20CA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA331.md): Cessna A188 · Hartington, NE · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 27, 2020 · N9278G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure that the engine oil cap was installed before takeoff, which resulted in the oil obscuring the pilot’s view through the windshield and necessitated a forced landing on unsuitable terrain. Contributing to the accident were the…
- [NTSB CEN18LA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA350.md): Cessna A188 · Atchison, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2018 · N78417 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during the postaccident examination.
- [NTSB CEN18LA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA342.md): Cessna A188 · Whitewater, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2018 · N9076R · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to low cylinder compression, which led to the forced landing following a pull-up maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the airplane’s high gross weight.
- [NTSB CEN18LA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA321.md): Cessna A188 · Sedalia, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2018 · N4996R · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power during low-altitude maneuvering for reasons that could not be determined due to postimpact fire damage.
- [NTSB CEN18IA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18IA273.md): Cessna A188B · Rockford, OH · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2018 · N2483J · Minor damage
  > The total loss of engine power, which resulted from the separation of the No. 2 connecting rod due to oil starvation as a result of insufficient clamping force of the engine's through-bolts.
- [NTSB ERA18WA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18WA217.md): Cessna A188 · La Vega, Dominican Republic · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 14, 2018 · N2451J · Substantial damage
  > The government of the Dominican Republic has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Cessna A188B airplane that occurred on February 14, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Dominican Republic's…
- [NTSB CEN17LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA303.md): Cessna A188B · Marshall, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2017 · N3047J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to accurately monitor the airplane's airspeed after takeoff due to an inoperative airspeed indicator, which resulted in the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and…
- [NTSB GAA17CA461](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA461.md): Cessna A188B · Kankakee, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2017 · N4207J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent incorrect brake application, which led to the loss of directional control.
- [NTSB GAA17CA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA359.md): Cessna A188 · Salem, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 14, 2017 · N4877Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the airplane contacting tall grass.
- [NTSB GAA16CA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA354.md): Cessna 188 · Saratoga, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 1, 2016 · N60691 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll resulting in substantial damage.
- [NTSB ERA15LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA281.md): Cessna A188B · Albertson, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 25, 2015 · N731MB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from wires during takeoff due to his impairment from alcohol use.
- [NTSB CEN15CA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA293.md): Cessna A188B · Crawfordsville, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2015 · N625EH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the powerline during an aerial application operations.
- [NTSB GAA15CA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA168.md): Cessna A188B · Saratoga, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 1, 2015 · N60691 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion, and a ground loop.
- [NTSB ERA15CA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA027.md): Cessna A188B · Louisburg, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 23, 2014 · N731PM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA14LA409](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA409.md): Cessna A188B · Middleton, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2014 · N5850G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to see and avoid power lines during a low-level aerial application operation.
- [NTSB CEN14CA395](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA395.md): Cessna A188B · Milford, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2014 · N730GU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper engine mixture setting which reduced available engine power, and his inadvertent retraction of flaps which resulted in an impact with crops and terrain.
- [NTSB CEN13LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA260.md): Cessna A188B · Lyons, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 2013 · N731JF · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to fuel contamination, which resulted in impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, during which he failed to detect the fuel contamination.
- [NTSB WPR12LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA301.md): Cessna A188B · Cheyenne, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2012 · N4831R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a power line. Contributing to the accident was the sun's glare.
- [NTSB ERA12LA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA365.md): Cessna A188B · Dansville, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 2012 · N9629G · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN11LA513](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA513.md): Cessna A188B · Mount Hamill, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2011 · N9234R · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot's inadequate fuel management.
- [NTSB CEN11CA502](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA502.md): Cessna A188B · Devils Lake, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2011 · N731AU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in a stall during the aerial application.
- [NTSB CEN11CA495](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA495.md): Cessna A188B · Greenstown, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 19, 2011 · N4725R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from vegetation that caused increased drag during a low-level maneuvering flight.
- [NTSB CEN11CA438](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA438.md): Cessna A188 · Castroville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 24, 2011 · N731ST · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance during the agricultural spraying flight.
- [NTSB WPR11LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA253.md): Cessna A188B · Pine Bluffs, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2011 · N9496G · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR11LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA181.md): Cessna A188 · Palouse, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2011 · N5851G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain adequate clearance from obstacles during a low-level aerial application maneuver.
- [NTSB CEN10CA536](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA536.md): Cessna A188B · Hondo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2010 · N731PQ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delayed action to arrest the airplane’s descent, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN10LA418](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA418.md): Cessna A188B · Clyde, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2010 · N5855G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a grain auger during aerial application maneuvers.
- [NTSB CEN10CA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA321.md): Cessna A188B · Orange, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 9, 2010 · N9510J · Substantial damage
  > The loss of directional control during the takeoff roll due to an incorrectly maintained left main landing gear.
- [NTSB ERA10LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA059.md): Cessna A188B · Ripley, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2009 · N9368G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed on final approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was a partial loss of engine power due to water in the fuel.
- [NTSB ERA09LA470](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA470.md): Cessna A188B · McRae, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2009 · N4842R · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to pre-ignition/detonation as a result of a fuel control malfunction.
- [NTSB CEN09LA447](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA447.md): Cessna A188B · Suring, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2009 · N9747G · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power resulting from the fatigue failure of the crankshaft due to the loss of engine case through-bolt torque. Contributing to the engine failure was the operator's failure to overhaul the engine in accordance with the manufacturer's…
- [NTSB CEN09CA429](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA429.md): Cessna A188B · Elwood, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 12, 2009 · N4990Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain a climb after takeoff due to wind shift or downdraft.
- [NTSB WPR09CA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA303.md): Cessna A188B · Ogden, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2009 · N731GE · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the number one cylinder air induction tube becoming disconnected for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA426](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA426.md): Cessna A188B · South Haven, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 15, 2009 · N9010R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ERA09CA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA319.md): Cessna A188B · Kingstree, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 3, 2009 · N9364R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA09LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA258.md): Cessna A188B · Pinehurst, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2009 · N4789Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI08CA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA260.md): Cessna A188B · Camanche, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 20, 2008 · N53243 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot took off on an unsuitable airstrip which resulted in the airplane becoming prematurely airborne with inadequate airspeed after it contacted a rise in the terrain.
- [NTSB NYC08CA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA276.md): Cessna A188B · Gardner, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2008 · N4494Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged distance/altitude during takeoff.

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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 ('2073005')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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