# NTSB investigations: Cessna A188B: Loss of control - in flight 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 ATL07CA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA007.md): Cessna 188B · Belhaven, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 11, 2006 · N91181 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to compensate for wind conditions and maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. - [NTSB DFW05LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA229.md): Cessna A188B · Blytheville, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2005 · N9083G · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB DFW05LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA171.md): Cessna A188B · Piggott, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2005 · N9071R · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall. - [NTSB FTW01LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA204.md): Cessna A188B · Harrisonburg, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2001 · N2162J · Destroyed > loss of control during approach for an undetermined reason. - [NTSB MIA00LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA202.md): Cessna A188B · Inverness, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2000 · N731SP · Destroyed > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed while reversing course during an aerial application flight resulting in the aircraft stalling, descending, impacting a tree, and crashing to the ground. - [NTSB CHI00LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA094.md): Cessna A188B · Hayti, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2000 · N4859Q · Substantial damage > the failure of maintenance personnel to properly install and connect the aileron control rod. Factors were the inadequate annual inspection by maintenance personnel and the aileron control not possible by the pilot. - [NTSB ATL99LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA101.md): Cessna A188B · Glen Allan, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1999 · N53198 · Substantial damage > The improper installation of a nut and bolt assembly by a maintenance personnel that resulted in the in-flight loss of control of the left ailiron. - [NTSB FTW96LA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA338.md): Cessna A188B · Winnsboro, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1996 · N92917 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and altitude/clearance during the takeoff. A factor was the density altitude. - [NTSB CHI95LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA279.md): Cessna 188B · Canton, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1995 · N9151R · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to obtain the proper flying speed or to abort the takeoff, while there was sufficient runway remaining, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. - [NTSB ATL95LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA110.md): Cessna 188B · Huntsville, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1995 · N5621G · Destroyed > The downdraft weather condition, and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the terrain during his maneuver. - [NTSB ATL95LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA108.md): Cessna 188 · Garfield, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1995 · N53340 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed during a climbout from a swath run which resulted in a stall and the subsequent collision with trees. - [NTSB NYC95LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA084.md): Cessna A188B · Cairo, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1995 · N9228R · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed after initiating a climb, which resulted in a stall/spin. - [NTSB LAX95LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA118.md): Cessna A-188B · Elmira, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1995 · N731CZ · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft after an inadvertent encounter with the wake turbulence from a preceding agricultural aircraft while maneuvering at low altitude. - [NTSB MIA94LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA203.md): Cessna 188 · Egypt, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1994 · N4811R · Substantial damage > Pilot-in-command's inadvertent stall during an agricultural turn resulting in the loss of control and subsequent in flight collision with terrain. - [NTSB ATL94LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA080.md): Cessna 188 · Latta, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1994 · N4856Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to obtain flying speed and the premature lift off which resulted in a stall. - [NTSB SEA93LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA195.md): Cessna A188B · Ringling, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1993 · N731ED · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed. - [NTSB SEA93LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA188.md): Cessna A188B · Three Forks, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1993 · N21861 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed resulting in a stall/mush. The high density altitude and the pilot's failure to completely jettison his load were factors. - [NTSB FTW93LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA196.md): Cessna A188B · Edgard, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1993 · N9772G · Substantial damage > The pilot's attempt to takeoff under conditions that exceeded the performance capability of the aircraft. A factor was the high density altitude. - [NTSB FTW93LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA006.md): Cessna A188B · Montrose, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1992 · N9633J · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and the inadvertent stall. A factor was the pilot's diverted attention in the cockpit. - [NTSB CHI92DCQ03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DCQ03.md): Cessna A188B · Meade, KS · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 19, 1992 · N4813R · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation and his exceeding the aircraft's takeoff capability. - [NTSB LAX92LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA142.md): Cessna A188B · Corcoran, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1992 · N53241 · Destroyed > The aircraft's encounter during the takeoff with a crosswind gust beyond the capability of the aircraft. - [NTSB CHI91DCJ08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DCJ08.md): Cessna 188B · Belgrade, NE · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 9, 1991 · N4788Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to take adequate remedial action. A related factor is the premature liftoff. - [NTSB CHI91DCJ06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DCJ06.md): Cessna A188D · Gothenburg, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 14, 1991 · N4820Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's abrupt handling of the airplane. - [NTSB ATL91LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA105.md): Cessna 188 · Sycamore, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1991 · N731EP · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to secure the gust lock during prelflight; the string jammed the flight controls and created an uncontrollable condition. - [NTSB SEA90LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA154.md): Cessna 188B · Denton, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1990 · N9632G · Substantial damage > The premature liftoff during takeoff ground roll by the pilot, resulting in a stall. - [NTSB ATL89DKJ07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89DKJ07.md): Cessna A188B · Town Creek, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 22, 1989 · N5618G · Destroyed > The inadvertent stall at an altitude inadequate to effect a safe recovery. - [NTSB FTW89DRG07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89DRG07.md): Cessna A188B · La Coste, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 20, 1989 · N731ST · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to attain sufficient airspeed for flight at departure. - [NTSB LAX88DVG10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88DVG10.md): Cessna A188B · Dixon, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Sep 30, 1988 · N21871 · Destroyed > Plt had completed aerial application of a field several miles south. Witnesses heard sounds of acft. One witness observed acft briefly inverted and 'out of control.' Acft impacted open field upright, wings level and nose down. Fire ensued. No evidence found… - [NTSB FTW88DRD03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88DRD03.md): Cessna 188 · Winnsboro, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 15, 1988 · N78392 · Destroyed > The private pilot was practicing aerial application maneuvers with between 20 to 40 gallons of water in the spray tanks. A witness indicated that 'as the airplane started down for the pass it clearly went into a flat spin in which it made almost 2 full… - [NTSB MKC87LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA147.md): Cessna 188B · Fairfield, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1987 · N2833J · Substantial damage > Shortly after takeoff for an aerial application flight, the aircraft began to settle. The left wing struck the ground and the aircraft turned 180 degrees. Temperature was 95 degrees f and density altitude 4000 feet. The pilot stated he 'could have dumped some… - [NTSB MIA87LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA179.md): Cessna A188B · Senatobia, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1987 · N4776R · Substantial damage > The plt stated that the acft was slow to climb after takeoff. He then dumped the load of chemical in an effort to clear trees. After clearing the trees the acft stalled and crashed into an open field. The plt also stated that there was no engine failure or… - [NTSB DEN87LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA127.md): Cessna A188B · Limon, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1987 · N70164 · Substantial damage > The plt reports that he was using a dirt road for aerial app operations. The acft was loaded with 40 gals fuel and 140 gals chem and the density alt is EST to have been 8100 ft. the plt said the takeoff was made to the e with a quartering tailwind of about 15… - [NTSB MKC86LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA164.md): Cessna 188B · Hugoton, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1986 · N9379G · Substantial damage > The PIC stated that he was flying low and slow in an attempt to observe an acft that had just crashed in an open fld off the departure end of the rwy at Hugoton. The acft was then observed to roll left and descend and impact the gnd about 1/4 mile beyond… - [NTSB FTW86FPA23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FPA23.md): Cessna A188B · Malone, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 23, 1986 · N9737J · Destroyed > The acft crashed before beginning a spraying operation after making a low pass over the field to alert a workman. According to one witness, a young bicyclist, the acft was turning around and began 'flopping' before it disappeared behind a hill. The field… - [NTSB MKC85LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA193.md): Cessna A188B · Meade, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1985 · N731SM · Substantial damage > The plt reported that when he attempted to climb at the end of a swath run the acft began to mush. The acft was over tall corn and despite the use of full power it would not climb. The acft flew about one mile in the semi-stalled condition and then began to… - [NTSB MIA85LKG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LKG04.md): Cessna A188B · Bainbridge, GA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 17, 1985 · N731RD · Substantial damage > The acft stalled during aerial application operations and collided with the ground. The plt said the wind was gusting to 30 KTS and during a steep downwind turn the loaded acft stalled at 100 ft AGL. The plt recommended less steep turns and not operating in… - [NTSB ATL85LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA247.md): Cessna 188 · Dyersburg, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1985 · N8295G · Substantial damage > During the third takeoff the pilot failed to obtain and maintain flying speed and crashed in a field off the departure end of the ag strip. - [NTSB ANC85LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA141.md): Cessna 188 · Dry Creek Mine, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1985 · N53135 · Substantial damage > The plt reported that while on final apch aprx 100 ft from touchdown, the acft yawed to the left and the left wing dropped. The acft contacted the ground aprx 25 ft left of the rwy and nosed over. - [NTSB CHI85LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA261.md): Cessna 188B · Waskish, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1985 · N9254R · Destroyed > During initial takeoff climb of an aerial application flt the plt could not maintain alt. While he was dumping the chemical load the acft struck trees, impacted the terrain and burst into flames. The plt was not properly certificated to fly under FAR part 137. - [NTSB ATL84FA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FA268.md): Cessna A188B · Eastover, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1984 · N9270R · Destroyed > The acft collided with the ground during a turn-around. The hopper dump valve on the acft was found closed after the accident. The fuel tanks were reportedly full (54 gallon capacity) and 120 gals of benlate, a non-toxic liquid herbicidehad been loaded aboard… - [NTSB ATL84FLT03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FLT03.md): Cessna A-188B · Crawford, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Feb 25, 1984 · N731RJ · Destroyed > The acft stalled during an aerial application turn-around. Before recovery from the stall, the acft collided with trees, a power line and the ground. No evidence of a preimpact malfunction was found or reported. - [NTSB ANC83FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83FA095.md): Cessna C-188 · Noatak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1983 · N731CN · Substantial damage > The acft collided with the runway at the mid-point in a 30 degree nose low attitude during takeoff. According to the pilot the takeoff was started at the north end of the 5000 foot runway and after 500 feet the acft lifted off normally. The pilot then relaxed… - [NTSB FTW83LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA278.md): Cessna 188 · Tucker, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1983 · N731VF · Substantial damage > This was the first loaded departure from the short, rutted strip which had power lines across each end. During takeoff the plt realized he was going to clear the power line & started to dump the load. However, the fertilizer would not dumpfast enough. The plt… - [NTSB CHI82DA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA241.md): Cessna 188B · Stevens Point, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 8, 1982 · N9284G · Destroyed > The pilot stated that when he was pulling up from a swath run, he noticed a left spray nozzle was leaking. At the same time, he noticed a person on the porch of a house that he was flying over. As he looked to see if the house and person would be avoided, the… - [NTSB FTW82DA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA216.md): Cessna A188B · Gould, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 8, 1982 · N731MZ · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that there were trees on the east end of the field that he was fertilizing and the wind was from the southwest at 15, gusting 20 KTS. The temperature was about 90 degrees. The pilot reported that when he was turning to go into the field, a… ## 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" = 250)) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=2073005&occurrence=250 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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