# NTSB investigations: Cessna A188B: Airframe/component/system failure/malfunction

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB LAX05LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA237.md): Cessna A188B · Bishop, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2005 · N731GE · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the tailwheel mount during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB CHI05LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA154.md): Cessna A188B · Washburn, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2005 · N774T · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the tailwheel assembly, the pilot's directional control of the airplane not possible during the takeoff, and the unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered.
- [NTSB MIA98LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA092.md): Cessna 188B · Houston, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1998 · N53382 · Substantial damage
  > corrosion and subsequent disconnect of the left aileron control rod end fitting, which resulted in a loss of aileron (roll) control, a forced landing, and subsequent impact with the terrain. A factor related to the accident was: improper lubrication of the…
- [NTSB ATL97LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA056.md): Cessna A188B · Waynesboro, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1997 · N53212 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the right wing after the pilot exceeded the design stress limit of the airplane, leading to a loss of control in flight.
- [NTSB CHI95LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA274.md): Cessna 188 · Meade, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1995 · N53376 · Substantial damage
  > a fatigue failure of the propeller blade, and inadequate maintenance inspection performed by the propeller shop.
- [NTSB ATL95LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA151.md): Cessna 188T · Town Creek, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1995 · N731DB · Destroyed
  > The chafing of the fuel flow gage pressure line with an electrical system wire which resulted in arcing.
- [NTSB MIA95LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA185.md): Cessna A188B · Aberdeen, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1995 · N731NP · Substantial damage
  > The operator's and pilot's procedure of leaving the aircraft unattended with the engine running while loading agricultural chemicals into the aircraft. This resulted in the aircraft moving unattended and colliding with a ditch. Contributing to the accident…
- [NTSB FTW91LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA113.md): Cessna A188B · Lewisville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1991 · N731KV · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right brake line during a critical phase of operation.
- [NTSB ATL90LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA173.md): Cessna A188B · Hertsboro, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1990 · N8677G · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue failure of the propeller blade which resulted from improper overhaul procedures, and the absence of oil in the propeller hub which would allow the detection of blade cracks.
- [NTSB DEN89LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA163.md): Cessna A188B · Fort Benton, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1989 · N4971Q · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the tailwheel assembly attaching bolts.
- [NTSB CHI88DER12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88DER12.md): Cessna A188B · Clearbrook, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 14, 1988 · N4915Q · Substantial damage
  > On initial climb the right cowling door came open. The pilot was unable to maintain a climb and elected to make an emergency landing in a hay field. The aircraft encountered unsuitable terrain and received substantial damage. Post accident inspection of the…
- [NTSB ATL88DKG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88DKG01.md): Cessna 188 · Samson, AL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 15, 1987 · N731RF · Substantial damage
  > The plt said the prop surged during a swath run. While rtning to land the engine quit. The acft landed in a plowed field, resulting in substantial damage to the rt wing and lndg gear. Inspection of the engine by the plt revealed that the oil filter adapter…
- [NTSB MKC87LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA139.md): Cessna 188B · Satanta, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1987 · N4954R · Substantial damage
  > During the takeoff ground run on an aerial application operation, the right main gear leg separated approximately 10 inches above the axle. Acft became uncontrollable and struck the terrain. Post acc examination disclosed no defects which may have assisted…
- [NTSB MIA84LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84LA186.md): Cessna A188B · Marianna, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1984 · N5630G · Substantial damage
  > During a crop dusting operation, there was an apparent loss of power & oil sprayed on the windshield of the acft. The plt stated that when he applied power, there was no response. He made a forced landing on a road, but the right wing of the acft hit a tree.…
- [NTSB MKC84LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA109.md): Cessna 188B · Lake Village, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1984 · N9541J · Substantial damage
  > As the acft began to rotate during takeoff one propeller blade was thrown 1000 ft behind the acft. The remaining blade and hub became unbalanced, twisting the engine at a 45 degree angle. Plt shut down the engine. Acft traveled off the left side of the rwy…
- [NTSB MKC83LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA218.md): Cessna 188B · Catron, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1983 · N4889Q · Substantial damage
  > The acft went out of control during the takeoff roll from a farm field. The plt states that as the roll began the left wing started to drop and the acft began turning left. The plt tried to correct with right brake but was unable to make a correction. The…
- [NTSB CHI83LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA277.md): Cessna 188B · Campbell Hill, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1983 · N731KY · Substantial damage
  > After taking off from a haul road, which was being used as an airstrip, the acft began climbing. At about 100 ft AGL, the plt noted a loss of power (thrust) as the eng began to overspeed. The plt lowered the nose to gain airspeed & dumped his load, but was…
- [NTSB ATL83LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA142.md): Cessna 188B · Houston, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1983 · N731PP · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that during takeoff, he had reached an alt of aprx 100 ft AGL, had reduced power & was retracting the flaps from the takeoff setting when he felt the acft 'give.' He reextended the flaps, applied full throttle & dumped his load, but the acft…

## 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_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2073005')
    AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 130))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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