# NTSB investigations: Cessna A188B: Loss of control - on ground/water 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 DFW07CA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA117.md): Cessna A188B · Fabens, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 19, 2007 · N3863J · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to compensate for the existing wind conditions during takeoff. A contributing factor was the crosswind. - [NTSB DFW05CA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA216.md): Cessna A188B · Winnsboro, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 15, 2005 · N4952Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the take-off roll. - [NTSB CHI05CA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA201.md): Cessna 188 · Mexico, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2005 · N731SV · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors were the grass terrain adjacent to the runway and the collapse of the main landing gear. - [NTSB DFW05CA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA161.md): Cessna A188B · Osceola, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 15, 2005 · N4894R · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. A contributing factor was the prevailing crosswind. - [NTSB CHI03LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA174.md): Cessna A188B · McGehee, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2003 · N4247Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. Contributing factors to the accident were the tailwind condition, the pilot's selection of the wrong runway on which to land and the ditch. - [NTSB CHI03LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA168.md): Cessna A188B · Hornersville, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2003 · N70403 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff. A contributing factor was the crosswind. - [NTSB MIA01LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA148.md): Cessna A188B · Humboldt, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2001 · N4893R · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing rollout, resulting in a ground loop/ground swerve and substantial damage to the aircraft. - [NTSB FTW00LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA110.md): Cessna A188B · Perryton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2000 · N4833Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. A factor was the crosswind. - [NTSB FTW99LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA244.md): Cessna A188B · Seminole, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1999 · N731JY · Substantial damage > The pilot seat disengaging from the seat track resulting from inadequate AD compliance during the last annual inspection. A factor was the soft terrain. - [NTSB SEA99LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA139.md): Cessna 188B · Sidney, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1999 · N9085R · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions. - [NTSB FTW99LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA081.md): Cessna 188 · Alexandria, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 1999 · N8295G · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll resulting in an inadvertent ground loop. - [NTSB MIA99LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA011.md): Cessna A188B · Statesboro, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1998 · N4925Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to attempt a flight with an unairworthy condition (leaky brake) and improper use of brakes on landing rollout. This resulted in a loss of brake fluid, directional control, ground loop, and on ground collision with terrain. - [NTSB FTW98LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA324.md): Cessna A188B · Erie, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1998 · N21827 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor was a crosswind gust. - [NTSB CHI97LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA223.md): Cessna 188B · Adams, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1997 · N4926R · Substantial damage > inadequate maintenance/annual inspection, and subsequent exhaustion of hydraulic (brake) fluid, which resulted in loss of braking action (right brake) and impact with a tree. The proximity of tree(s) was a related factor. - [NTSB CHI97LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA177.md): Cessna A188B · Satanta, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1997 · N4954R · Substantial damage > the pilot not maintaining aircraft control shortly after it had touched down during its liftoff. A factor in this accident was the premature liftoff during takeoff by the pilot. - [NTSB CHI96LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA257.md): Cessna 188 · Napoleon, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1996 · N5708G · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper use of the rudder to correct the airplane's drift to the right. A factor was the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind. - [NTSB ATL96LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA099.md): Cessna 188 · Pelham, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1996 · N9088R · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control on the takeoff roll, which resulted in the airplane veering off the runway and colliding with a cotton picker (vehicle). - [NTSB ATL95LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA002.md): Cessna 188 · Covington, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1994 · N731PS · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. - [NTSB CHI94LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA012.md): Cessna A188B · Wall, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1993 · N4788Q · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's lack of familiarity with the type (make and model) of airplane. - [NTSB CHI93LA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA314.md): Cessna 188 · Martin, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1993 · N78516 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. - [NTSB FTW92DRD06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DRD06.md): Cessna A188B · Mathew, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 15, 1992 · N731AR · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in the type operation. - [NTSB CHI92DCA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DCA02.md): Cessna 188B · Risco, MO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 16, 1992 · N731GX · Substantial damage > The pilot in commands failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the aborted takeoff. The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the wind was a factor. - [NTSB DEN90LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA125.md): Cessna 188A · Martin, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1990 · N78516 · Substantial damage > The on-ground loss of control during the takeoff ground run. Contributing to this accident was the pilot's failure to use optimum takeoff flaps for the runway conditions that existed, and the soft wet runway surface. - [NTSB DEN89LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA106.md): Cessna A188B · Rapelje, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1989 · N731XG · Substantial damage > The inadequate compensation for the wind conditions by the pilot which resulted in a loss of directional control on landing and subsequent collision with a ditch. - [NTSB ANC88LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88LA134.md): Cessna 188B · Skwentna, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1988 · N9037R · Substantial damage > The airline transport rated pilot was flying a load of gasoline in a crop duster type airplane to a residence in rural Alaska. The landing site was a river sand bar located near the residence. The pilot stated, and witnesses concur, that the airplane's main… - [NTSB MIA88LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA111.md): Cessna A188B · Macon, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1988 · N4489Q · Destroyed > The plt stated that during the takeoff roll, the left lndg gear failed causing the acft to swerve off the rwy & into a ditch bordering the rwy. An exam by FAA personnel revealed tire marks on the rwy which continued off the rwy & into the ditch. According to… - [NTSB MIA88LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA066.md): Cessna A188B · South Bay, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1987 · N731LS · Substantial damage > The plt attempted a landing on a narrow runway, on an embankment. The airplane swerved to the left, into a crosswind, and left the rwy. The right main ldg gear collided with a boulder; the airplane nosed over and came to rest in the water. - [NTSB DEN87DTE04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87DTE04.md): Cessna A188B · Stonington, CO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 25, 1987 · N731GG · Substantial damage > The plt reported that he had completed an aerial application flt and landed on a road to visit with a customer. He said that the left MLG tire blew out during landing and the acft ground looped. The left MLG collapsed during the ground loop and both wings… - [NTSB DEN87LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA021.md): Cessna A188B · Rock Springs, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1986 · N4862Q · Substantial damage > During the initial takeoff ground run in high wind conditions the acft drifted to the right, impacted a dirt bank, ground looped and nosed down. During the ground loop the left wing struck the ground, damaging the main spar. - [NTSB LAX86FUG06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FUG06.md): Cessna 188 · Thermal, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 30, 1986 · N70240 · Substantial damage > The plt lost directional control of the acft during his 4th takeoff from the rutted rwy surface. The tail wheel slipped into a rut on the rwy and the acft veered to the right where it contacted 8-10 ft tall brush. The acft traveled through the brush,… - [NTSB DEN86LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA230.md): Cessna A188B · Langdon, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1986 · N2417J · Substantial damage > While ground taxiing for takeoff the acft left main gear brake failed. During the ensuing right ground loop the left main gear collapsed and the left wing impacted the asphalt taxiway. - [NTSB FTW86LPA16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LPA16.md): Cessna 188 · Atlanta, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 22, 1986 · N6009G · Substantial damage > The pilot lost directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll. It then departed the runway and ran into a drainage ditch which collapsed the main landing gear. - [NTSB DEN85LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA184.md): Cessna A188B · Del Norte, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1985 · N731GN · Substantial damage > The plt was attempting to take off from a 3800-FT grass rwy. Field elevation was 7700 ft, temp was 88 deg. The plt said that at about 2500 ft down the rwy he decided to abort the takeoff. Directional control was lost and the airplane groundlooped. The plt… - [NTSB ATL85LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA127.md): Cessna A188B · Prentiss, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1985 · N4884Q · Substantial damage > There was no wind as the plt took off to proceed to an ag site; however, by the time he arrived, the wind had begun to blow. Reportedly, he landed downwind on a rural road in winds that were from the southwest at 10 gusting to 15 KTS. The plt stated that he… - [NTSB ANC84LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84LA145.md): Cessna 188 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1984 · N731BT · Substantial damage > The acft landed short of the rwy at a mining strip. The plt said he encountered a downdraft and in spite of the additionof full power the acft descended to the ground. The acft was loaded with 150 gallons of diesel fuel in the hopper and the plt attempted to… - [NTSB MIA84LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84LA219.md): Cessna 188 · Bunnell, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1984 · N4892R · Substantial damage > The acft departed the side of the rwy during takeoff. The acft was being ferried by the plt to his home base in FL. The NTSB did not receive an accident report from the plt although he said that one was mailed. Requests for a duplicate werenot responded to. A… - [NTSB DEN84LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA193.md): Cessna 188B · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1984 · N72052 · Substantial damage > The arpt had a UNICOM & 2 rwys, 17/35 & 10/28. The acft had an operable radio, but the plt did not call UNICOM. He elected to land on rwy 17 which had a x-wind from 100 degs at 20 KTS. During the apch, the plt compensated for the x-wind by lowering the left… - [NTSB DEN84LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA118.md): Cessna A188B · Hardin, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1984 · N92593 · Substantial damage > The plt returned to the arpt with about a 100 gal load of spray solution on board when the flagger would not work. During the landing, the acft swerved to the left & the right gear collapsed. No mechanical malfunction or failure of the gear or brakes was… - [NTSB CHI83LA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA316.md): Cessna 188-B · Springfield, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1983 · N21700 · Substantial damage > The acft crashed into a cornfield during a takeoff to spray crops. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical problems with the acft. Investigaiton showed that the pilot attempted a takeoff on rwy 31 with a 5 kt tailwind. The acftdid not become airborne. - [NTSB FTW83LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA210.md): Cessna A188B · Winsboro, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1983 · N70203 · Substantial damage > Aprx 600 feet of the 2300 foot strip is concrete and the remainder is turf. According to the pilot, he raised the tail prior to running off the concrete. As the takeoff roll continued onto the turf, the acft veered sharply to the right. Full left rudder,… - [NTSB MIA82DA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82DA163.md): Cessna 188B · Malone, FL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 22, 1982 · N4494Q · Substantial damage > The flight departed a private grass strip to dispense liquid chemicals on a nearby cotton field. Upon returning to land following the spraying operation the pilot experienced a loss of the right main brake. The pilot stated that the brakes had been serviced… - [NTSB SEA82DA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA099.md): Cessna A188B · Othello, WA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 26, 1982 · N91367 · Substantial damage > At the completion of a spray operation, the pilot returned to the airport to land. During the landing roll realizing that no braking was available on the left wheel, the aircraft was intentionally ground looped in an effort to reduce the damage. According to… - [NTSB DEN82DTI12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DTI12.md): Cessna A188B · Carter, MT · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 1, 1982 · N731AT · Destroyed > The owner reported that the pilot landed on a road in a crosswind condition. The purpose for landing was to reload for fertilizer application. After touchdown, the aircraft ran off the road and flipped over. ## 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" = 260)) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=2073005&occurrence=260 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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