# 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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB FTW91DRA04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91DRA04.md): Cessna 188B · Wallis, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 17, 1991 · N4719Q · Destroyed
  > The partial power loss during a critical phase of flight. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain onto which a successful forced landing could have been executed.
- [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 CHI91DEV01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DEV01.md): Cessna A188B · Bluffs, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 30, 1991 · N4887Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB FTW91DPG07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91DPG07.md): Cessna A188B · Eudora, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 14, 1991 · N731NA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceeding the airplane's takeoff performance capability for the climatic conditions.
- [NTSB CHI91DCQ05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DCQ05.md): Cessna A188B · Mingo, KS · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 6, 1991 · N9374R · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain a visual lookout while performing aerial application. A factor associated with the accident is soft terrain in the selected landing area.
- [NTSB FTW91LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA062.md): Cessna A188B · Tipton, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1991 · N4165J · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain poroper clearance above obstacles. A factor was the sun glare.
- [NTSB FTW91LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA058.md): Cessna A188B · Hobart, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1991 · N53215 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with known objects.
- [NTSB MIA90LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA185.md): Cessna A188B · Vicksburg, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1990 · N86405 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to avoid a mud hole on the runway during the ground roll to takeoff.
- [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 ATL90DLG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90DLG02.md): Cessna A188B · Aiken, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Sep 11, 1990 · N9422R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's delayed pull-up during an aerial application swath which resulted in the collision with a static wire associated with electrical transmission lines.
- [NTSB DEN90DTE05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90DTE05.md): Cessna 188B · Eckley, CO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 20, 1990 · N4933Q · Substantial damage
  > A failure on the part of the pilot in command to maintain adequate terrain clearance.
- [NTSB CHI90LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA216.md): Cessna 188 · Salisbury, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1990 · N9106R · Substantial damage
  > Proper touchdown point not attained and go-around not performed by the PIC.
- [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 FTW90DRD15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DRD15.md): Cessna 188 · Archibald, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 3, 1990 · N70114 · Substantial damage
  > The power loss for undetermined reasons. A factor was the rough uneven terrain in which the forced landing was performed.
- [NTSB CHI90DCJ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DCJ01.md): Cessna A188B · Amherst, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 2, 1990 · N84524 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid power lines in his area of operation.
- [NTSB DEN90LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA156.md): Cessna 188 · Michigan, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1990 · N4940R · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain proper alignment during landing.
- [NTSB MKC90LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA143.md): Cessna 188 · Marshalltown, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1990 · N70147 · Destroyed
  > Inadequate visual lookout and clearance not obtained.
- [NTSB SEA90LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA108.md): Cessna A188B · Dayton, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1990 · N4855R · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [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 FTW90DPA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DPA02.md): Cessna A188B · Perry, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 30, 1990 · N21620 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power as a result of water contamination of the fuel supply. A factor was the unsuitable terrain in which the pilot had to make the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW90DRA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DRA01.md): Cessna A188B · Muldoon, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Nov 27, 1989 · N4090J · Substantial damage
  > A total power loss due to water contamination in the fuel. A factor was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB ATL90DLG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90DLG01.md): Cessna 188B · Hartsville, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 5, 1989 · N21897 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain adequate in-flight clearance from obstacles.
- [NTSB MIA90LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA002.md): Cessna A188B · Wauchula, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1989 · N21752 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation, improper planning/decision by the pilot, and his failure to attained the emergency procedure. Factors related to the accident were: the low fuel level, and improper planning/decision by the pilot.
- [NTSB DEN89LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA213.md): Cessna 188B · Sunland Park, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1989 · N9342R · Substantial damage
  > Undetermined. A factor related to the accident was the crop in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB DEN89DTE04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89DTE04.md): Cessna A188B · Wiggins, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Sep 4, 1989 · N9335R · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to maintain an adequate visual lookout and collided with a standpipe which severed four feet of the right wing, resulting in loss of control inflight and subsequent collision with the terrain.
- [NTSB MIA89LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA232.md): Cessna A188B · Edwards, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1989 · N53327 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate supply of fuel. Rough terrain in the emergency landing area was a related factor.
- [NTSB ATL89DKJ09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89DKJ09.md): Cessna 188B · Prattville, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 16, 1989 · N9318G · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from obstructions (trees).
- [NTSB MIA89LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA215.md): Cessna 188 · Canton, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1989 · N21895 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempted flight in known adverse weather conditions. Factors related to the accident were: adverse weather conditions and the presence of the parked aircraft near the runway.
- [NTSB ATL89DKJ08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89DKJ08.md): Cessna A188B · Atmore, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 26, 1989 · N21612 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout for obstacles. Contributing to the accident was the low (dawn) position of the sun which interfered with the pilot's vision.
- [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 SEA89LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA136.md): Cessna A188B · Albion, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1989 · N9768G · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to see and avoid a wooden utility pole while cruising at a low level. A contributing factor was the dusk light conditions.
- [NTSB MKC89DCJ03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89DCJ03.md): Cessna A-188B · Hay Springs, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 12, 1989 · N79291 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in intiating a climb at the end of a swath run.
- [NTSB FTW89DQG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89DQG04.md): Cessna A188B · Vega, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 26, 1989 · N4956Q · Substantial damage
  > The unfavorable wind condition (probable whirlwind or severe wind shear) that was encountered moments after lift-off.
- [NTSB MKC89LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA140.md): Cessna 188B · Grygla, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1989 · N4724R · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight planning and preparation by the pilot. Tall grass (high vegetation) at the end of the strip was a contributing factor.
- [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 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 FTW89DQA04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89DQA04.md): Cessna A188B · Dell City, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 4, 1989 · N731FR · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to see and/or avoid the powerlines. Contributing factor(s) was: the early morning sunglare.
- [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 ATL89DKG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89DKG02.md): Cessna A188B · Statesboro, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Mar 30, 1989 · N9583G · Substantial damage
  > Improper inflight planning which allowed the engine to lose power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [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 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 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 FTW88DPJ10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88DPJ10.md): Cessna A188B · Holdenville, OK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 21, 1988 · N731CT · Destroyed
  > The aircraft was in cruise flight at 500 ft AGL when a total loss of power occurred. The pilot jettisoned the load and executed an emergency descent to land at the nearest available clearing. The aircraft collided with the terrain with high rate of descent…
- [NTSB ATL88DMG07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88DMG07.md): Cessna A188B · Oak City, NC · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 16, 1988 · N8284G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC88LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA155.md): Cessna 188B · Sumner, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1988 · N4999R · Substantial damage
  > During takeoff for an aerial application operation, the pilot said he was not able to climb high enough to clear a 4 foot high road at the end of the runway. He collided with the road, shearing off the main ldg gear and substantially damaging the acft. He…
- [NTSB ATL88DKG12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88DKG12.md): Cessna 188B · Bainbridge, GA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 10, 1988 · N731UH · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI88DET04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88DET04.md): Cessna A188B · Preu, IN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 7, 1988 · N5550G · Substantial damage
  > Aerial applicator experienced total failure of throttle cable during application swath run. Aircraft received substantial damage when pilot executed forced landing in adjacent crop field. Aircraft and engine had received annual inspection 125 hours prior to…
- [NTSB FTW88LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88LA143.md): Cessna A188B · Dalhart, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1988 · N9248R · Destroyed
  > As the ag airplane tried to level off at the start of the spray run, it continued the descent into the corn and flipped forward to the inverted position. The elevation in the area was 4100 ft MSL and the density altitude was 5000 ft.
- [NTSB ATL88DKG10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88DKG10.md): Cessna 188 · Douglas, GA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 15, 1988 · N91217 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW88DRD15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88DRD15.md): Cessna A188B · Patterson, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 12, 1988 · N4825Q · Substantial damage
  > Shortly after takeoff, the engine lost power & the plt dumped his load. Subsequently, the acft crash landed in a cane field. No preimpact mechanical problems could be found with the engine or fuel system. Water was found in the fuel tank outlet screen,…

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## 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'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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