# NTSB investigations: Cessna A188B 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. Page 4 of 19 · 937 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB CHI97LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA240.md): Cessna A188B · Satanta, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1997 · N8960G · Substantial damage > the pilot's decision to perform a precautionary landing in a corn field due to an undetermined event in the cockpit. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's inadvertent actuation of the 'smoker' switch, his unfamiliarity with the 'smoke' equipment… - [NTSB MIA97LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA221.md): Cessna 188 · Benson, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1997 · N53240 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout during a swath run resulting in an in-flight collision with a cable, subsequent loss of engine power, forced landing, and an in-flight collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was a total loss of… - [NTSB CHI97LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA228.md): Cessna 188B · Halstead, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1997 · N4864Q · Substantial damage > the pilot failed to maintain adequate clearance from the transmission wires. Factors included the malfunctioning of the wire cutter and pilot fatigue. - [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 CHI97LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA210.md): Cessna A188B · Aitkin, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1997 · N9746G · Substantial damage > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). A factor relating to the accident was: the wet/soft terrain in the emergency landing area. - [NTSB CHI97LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA192.md): Cessna A188B · Mcgregor, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1997 · N4485Q · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper planning/decision, his failure to abort the takeoff while sufficient runway was remaining, and/or his failure to jettison his load in order to achieve sufficient climb rate to clear trees. His lack of certification and training to perform… - [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 CHI97LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA157.md): Cessna A188B · La Moure, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1997 · N8293G · Substantial damage > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to jettison the load. Factors involved were the exceeded weight and balance limits, and the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation. - [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 MIA97LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA027.md): Cessna A188B · Ocilla, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1996 · N53319 · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations and failure to ensure the aircraft contained an adequate amount of fuel to complete the flight, which resulted in loss of engine power because of fuel exhaustion. Uneven terrain in the emergency landing… - [NTSB ATL97LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA016.md): Cessna 188B · Ocilla, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1996 · N731BQ · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to adequately preflight and plan the fuel required for the flight. - [NTSB MIA96LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA225.md): Cessna A188B · Winona, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1996 · N53109 · Substantial damage > improper maintenance of the airplane by the unqualified pilot/owner, by providing inadequate clearance between a flexible oil hose and a heat shield, which resulted in chafing of the hose, an oil leak, and subsequent oil starvation. A factor relating to the… - [NTSB CHI96LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA313.md): Cessna A188B · Aitkin, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1996 · N4797Q · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from known transmission lines. Factors relating to this accident were the transmission lines and the sunglare which hindered the pilot's ability to see the transmission lines. - [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 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 LAX96LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA276.md): Cessna A188B · Merced, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1996 · N731YT · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and his failure to ensure that adequate fuel was onboard to complete the flight. - [NTSB SEA96LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA159.md): Cessna A188B · Pullman, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1996 · N9336R · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to maintain terrain clearance during a swath run. Factors relating to the accident were: unfavorable (variable) wind conditions, low airspeed, and uneven terrain. - [NTSB CHI96LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA239.md): Cessna A188B · Saint Charles, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1996 · N9703J · Substantial damage > a partial loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. The factors involved were the pilot did not perform load jettison and low airspeed. - [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 CHI96LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA303.md): Cessna A188B · Watford City, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1996 · N21744 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing on a road. - [NTSB SEA96LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA138.md): Cessna A188B · Opheim, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1996 · N731ED · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to follow the proper short field takeoff procedure as specified in the Airplane Flight Manual, his improper use of wing flaps during the takeoff, and his failure to abort the takeoff (while there was sufficient runway remainin). A factor… - [NTSB CHI96LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA190.md): Cessna A188B · Oskaloosa, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1996 · N9408R · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to maintain proper alignment with the roadway during the takeoff roll. A factor relating to the accident was: the selection of an unsuitable area for takeoff. - [NTSB FTW96LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA094.md): Cessna A188B · Enid, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1996 · N4744Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during the forced landing and to jettison the aircraft's load for a forced landing. A factor was the engine's failure due to a disconnected fuel line which was the result of improper maintenance. - [NTSB MIA95WA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95WA228.md): Cessna A188B · Port Of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 20, 1995 · N21740 · Substantial damage - [NTSB ATL95LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA164.md): Cessna 188B · Raeford, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1995 · N731VX · Substantial damage > the loss of the abutment seal which resulted in the fatigue failure of the cylinder head. - [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 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 MIA95LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA204.md): Cessna A188B · Muscle Shoals, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1995 · N4940R · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate visual lookout to see-and-avoid electrical power lines, while approaching a field for aerial application. - [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 ATL95LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA150.md): Cessna 188T · Town Creek, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1995 · N731MK · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to check the runway condition prior to takeoff. The soft runway was a factor. - [NTSB FTW95LA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA332.md): Cessna A188B · Fort Necessity, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1995 · N4866R · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance. A factor relating to the accident was: the gusty wind conditions. - [NTSB ATL95LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA138.md): Cessna 188B · Allendale, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1995 · N731EM · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the guy wire. - [NTSB MIA95WA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95WA186.md): Cessna A188B · Couva, Trinidad & Tobago · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 17, 1995 · N3743J · Destroyed - [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 SEA95LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA147.md): Cessna A188B · Esterbrook, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1995 · N70062 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and airspeed for landing. Contributing to the accident were high density altitude, the short landing area, and the pilot's failure to initiate a go-around in time to allow recovery from the situation. - [NTSB ATL95LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA126.md): Cessna A188B · Decatur, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1995 · N6296G · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for a precautionary landing. Which resulted in the collapse of the main landing gear. The undetermined aircraft problem and rough/uneven terrain were related factors. - [NTSB FTW95LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA252.md): Cessna A188B · Weslaco, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1995 · N53372 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The inadequate visual lookout by both pilots. A factor was the inability of the pilots to communicate by radio due to the incompatible equipment installed in the two airplanes. - [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 ATL95LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA109.md): Cessna 188 · Red Springs, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1995 · N4916Q · Substantial damage > Inadequate maintenance that overlooked corrosion of the exhaust manifold, which resulted in an exhaust manifold leak, an in flight fire, and a complete loss of engine power. - [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 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 CHI94LA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA314.md): Cessna 188B · Oakdale, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1994 · N731SV · Substantial damage > misalignment of the number one connecting rod during major overhaul. Factors were the subsequent scoring and fatigue failure of the crankshaft. - [NTSB MIA94LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA204.md): Cessna 188B · Indian River, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1994 · N53184 · Destroyed > The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons over terrain unsuitable for a forced landing. - [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 CHI94LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA291.md): Cessna 188 · Sublette, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1994 · N133MC · Substantial damage > improper preflight planning by the pilot. Factors associated with the accident were the delayed jettisoning of the airplane's hopper load and the inability of the airplane to climb. - [NTSB ATL94LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA157.md): Cessna A188B · Coolidge, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1994 · N9928J · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation. A factor was the wet runway. - [NTSB FTW94LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA264.md): Cessna A188B · Sherman, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1994 · N4826R · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane. A factor was the leaking fuel caps. - [NTSB ATL94LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA132.md): Cessna A188B · Tifton, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1994 · N9583G · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to follow the aircraft checklist, resulting in an attempted takeoff with the elevator trim improperly set. A factor was the trees at the perimeter of the airstrip. 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