Cessna T188C

NTSB investigations · 157

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NTSB CEN26LA286Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T188C · Randolph, NEThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a tree during a low-level aerial application flight.Aug 1, 2026 · N9998J · Substantial damageNTSB CEN25FA273Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportCessna T188C · Oregon, ILOn July 22, 2025, about 0930 central daylight time, a Cessna T188C, N2802J, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Oregon, Illinois. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations…Jul 22, 2025 · N2802J · Substantial damageNTSB ERA25LA243Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T188C · Mount Gilead, OHThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while in a turn during initial climb and the exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at a low altitude.Jun 26, 2025 · N3619J · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20LA271Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T188 · Dustin, OKThe pilot’s continued takeoff without ensuring obstacles could be avoided due to his use of a sedating medication, which likely diminished his reaction time and flying performance.Jul 10, 2020 · N2690J · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20CA229Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna T188 · McCurtain, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper airspeed during a low altitude aerial application maneuver and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodymanic stall at too low of an altiutde to recover.Jun 12, 2020 · N2085J · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA454Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T188 · Deshler, NEThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from wires during low-altitude maneuvering.Jul 24, 2019 · N3367J · Substantial damageNTSB CEN19LA225Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T188 · Knox, INThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane control.Jul 14, 2019 · N2863J · Substantial damageNTSB WPR15CA173Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T188C · Ismay, MTThe pilot's incorrect action to continue the takeoff when he failed to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.May 31, 2015 · N9987J · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15LA250Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Pine Bluffs, WYThe pilot's loss of directional control to the right for reasons that could not be determined during examination of the right main landing gear wheel and brake drum.May 27, 2015 · N1965J · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15CA184Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T188C · Burdett, KSThe pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane in gusting wind conditions.Mar 28, 2015 · N2093J · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14LA480Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188 · Hearne, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a crop.Aug 16, 2014 · N878C · Substantial damageNTSB WPR13LA230Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Pine Bluffs, WYThe loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.May 15, 2013 · N2167J · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11CA196Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T188C · Palouse, WAThe pilot's inadequate evaluation of the wind conditions at takeoff and failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall and collision with terrain during the initial climb.Apr 13, 2011 · N4562J · Substantial damageNTSB WPR10LA472Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Craigmont, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.Sep 3, 2010 · N9980J · Substantial damageNTSB CEN10LA450Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Montezuma, INThe total loss of engine power due to an insufficient fastener preload that led to the failure of the No. 2 connecting rod assembly.Jul 29, 2010 · N2085J · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09LA281Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Rock Springs, MTThe pilot's decision to attempt to takeoff in crosswind conditions that exceeded the airplane’s demonstrated crosswind capability.May 31, 2009 · N9955J · Substantial damageNTSB CHI08CA218Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T188C · Marion, IAThe pilot not maintaining airspeed while performing an aerial application maneuver and the inadvertent stall he encountered. Contributing to the accident was the gust of wind during the maneuver.Jul 28, 2008 · N3419J · Substantial damageNTSB DEN07LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Colby, KSThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the take-off roll resulting in a ground loop.Jul 20, 2007 · N2870J · Substantial damageNTSB SEA07LA166Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Rock Springs, MTThe failure of the left main landing gear due to fatigue.Jun 10, 2007 · N2535J · Substantial damageNTSB LAX06CA022Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T188C · Beatty, NVthe pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane on the landing roll.Oct 29, 2005 · N2876J · Substantial damageNTSB DEN05LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Fowler, COthe pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout and clearance, resulting in an in-flight collision with transmission lines.May 14, 2005 · N666DB · Substantial damageNTSB FTW04LA214Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Heth, ARThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Aug 16, 2004 · N9314J · Substantial damageNTSB DEN04CA080Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T188C · Lamar, COA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. Contributing to the accident was the low altitude.May 25, 2004 · N2030J · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03LA199Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Colorado City, TXThe loss of engine power due to failure of the crankshaft. A contributing factor was low altitude flight.Aug 20, 2003 · N3872J · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Seminole, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Oct 29, 2002 · N4779J · Substantial damageNTSB CHI02LA276Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Olivia, MNThe fouled spark plugs and the terrain condition encountered during the aborted takeoff.Sep 10, 2002 · N9432J · Substantial damageNTSB SEA02LA138Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Choteau, MTFuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inattention to fuel consumption (flight duration) which resulted in a total loss of power and subsequent hard landing.Jul 29, 2002 · N2802J · Substantial damageNTSB FTW02LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188 · Forrest City, ARthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a light pole and power lines during an aerial application flight.Mar 24, 2002 · N9454J · Substantial damageNTSB FTW01LA210Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Aiken, TXthe application of silicon sealant to the crankcase mating surfaces by maintenance personnel, which resulted in improper torque on the bolts which mate the crankcase halves, vibration, and the subsequent failure of the #2 main crankshaft bearing. A factor was…Sep 27, 2001 · N4629J · Substantial damageNTSB MIA00LA256Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Furman, SCThe pilot's failure to ensure the aircraft contained adequate fuel to complete the flight resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and damage to the aircraft during the subsequent forced landing.Aug 31, 2000 · N9566J · Substantial damageNTSB CHI00LA198Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Rock Dell, MNthe failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with the terrain.Jul 15, 2000 · N9957J · Substantial damageNTSB CHI00LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C-T188C · Elgin, NDthe failure of the pilot in command to maintain clearance with the ground during an aerial application.May 22, 2000 · N2075J · Substantial damageNTSB FTW99LA168Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Panhandle, TXThe partial loss of engine power as a result of the low compression in the number 5 cylinder. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Jun 11, 1999 · N9659J · Substantial damageNTSB ATL99LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Bruce, MSThe loss of lubrication to the number 2 connecting rod due to the shifted bearing that resulted in the total loss of engine power.May 14, 1999 · N1994J · Substantial damageNTSB LAX99LA182Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Stovepipe Wells, CAfuel exhaustion resulting from the pilot becoming lost and disoriented on a cross-country flight.May 11, 1999 · N9603J · Substantial damageNTSB CHI99LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T-188C · Dalton, NEthe improper adjustment of the fuel pump by maintenance personnel. Factors to the accident were the excessive output of the fuel pump, trees, residential structure, fence, and propane tank.Apr 13, 1999 · N2173J · Substantial damageNTSB CHI98LA240Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Austin, MNthe improper maintenance by other maintenance personnel. Factors were the throttle control not safetied, the crops, and unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilotJul 6, 1998 · N9957J · Substantial damageNTSB LAX97LA293Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188 · Eloy, AZThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to maintain directional control due to inadequate rudder use.Aug 15, 1997 · N9957J · Substantial damageNTSB SEA97LA104Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Mitchell, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which led to a stall. A factor contributing to the accident was the lack of adequate altitude to effect a successful stall recovery.May 10, 1997 · N3152J · DestroyedNTSB IAD96LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188 · Pataskala, OHdeterioration and fuel leakage from an engine fuel hose (with a service life that had been exceed, due to inadequate maintenance), which resulted in an engine compartment fire and subsequent damage to the airplane.Sep 25, 1996 · N3619J · Substantial damageNTSB FTW96TA400Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna T188C · Snyder, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a pole resulting in the separation of the left aileron and a loss of aircraft control. A factor was the haze.Sep 24, 1996 · N9537J · Substantial damageNTSB CHI96LA300Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188 · Walnut Grove, MNthe pilot's failure to maintain proper clearance from the transmission wire.Aug 16, 1996 · N2081J · Substantial damageNTSB CHI96LA232Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188 · Independence, IAthe delayed jettison of the dry chemicals by the pilot. The inability of the airplane to climb was a related factor.Jul 10, 1996 · N9542J · Substantial damageNTSB SEA96LA114Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Roundup, MTfailure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, during a turn-around maneuver after a swath run, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.Jun 7, 1996 · N4970J · DestroyedNTSB SEA96LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Hooper, UTloss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). A factor relating to the accident was: the proximity of obstructions, which limited the pilot's ability to reach a suitable emergency landing area.May 30, 1996 · N9980J · Substantial damageNTSB CHI96LA168Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188 · Roseau, MNthe pilot failed to maintain directional control during takeoff. The crosswind was a factor.May 21, 1996 · N2062J · Substantial damageNTSB FTW96LA022Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Tahoka, TXthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from wires. Factors were the loss of aileron control and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.Oct 20, 1995 · N2030J · Substantial damageNTSB SEA95LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Mattawa, WAA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Aug 10, 1995 · N9574J · Substantial damageNTSB MIA95LA184Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Ruleville, MSThe pilot-in-command's failure to abort the takeoff when the aircraft accelerated slowly. Contributing to the accident was the over loading of the aircraft by ground personnel and the failure of the pilot-in-command to verify the loading of the aircraft.Jul 13, 1995 · N2119J · Substantial damageNTSB FTW94FA311Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Roscoe, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain flying speed resulting in an aerodynamic stall. A factor was the pilot's lack ofSep 26, 1994 · N3106J · Destroyed
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