# NTSB investigations: Cessna A188B, KS 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 CEN18LA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA350.md): Cessna A188 · Atchison, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2018 · N78417 · Substantial damage > The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during the postaccident examination. - [NTSB CEN18LA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA342.md): Cessna A188 · Whitewater, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2018 · N9076R · Substantial damage > The partial loss of engine power due to low cylinder compression, which led to the forced landing following a pull-up maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the airplane’s high gross weight. - [NTSB CEN13LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA260.md): Cessna A188B · Lyons, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 2013 · N731JF · Substantial damage > The partial loss of engine power due to fuel contamination, which resulted in impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, during which he failed to detect the fuel contamination. - [NTSB DEN08LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA103.md): Cessna A188B · Lyons, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2008 · N9639G · Substantial damage > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the dirt embankment. - [NTSB DEN07LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07LA114.md): Cessna A188B · Ulysses, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2007 · N9076R · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB CHI05LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA114.md): Cessna A188B · Ludell, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2005 · N4734Q · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during an aerial application maneuver. The trees and the sun glare were contributing factors. - [NTSB CHI02LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA223.md): Cessna A188B · Nickerson, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2002 · N9639G · Substantial damage > Fuel starvation due to the fuel contamination, the blocked fuel strainer, and the refueling truck's contaminated fuel. A factor was the berm. - [NTSB CHI00LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA289.md): Cessna A188B · Nickerson, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2000 · N9326R · Substantial damage > altidude/clearance not obtained/maintained by the pilot. Factors to the accident were the hay bale, the inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot, the high-density altitude, and the high weight of the aircraft at the time of the accident. - [NTSB CHI00LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA191.md): Cessna A188B · Washington, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2000 · N9557G · Substantial damage > the failure of the number-two connecting rod bearing and the unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot during the forced landing. A factor to the accident was the rough/uneven field. - [NTSB CHI00LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA147.md): Cessna A188B · Sublette, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 2000 · N9076R · Substantial damage > the failure of the pilot to attain aircraft control. Factors to the accident were the uneven terrain, the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control on the ground, and the crop. - [NTSB CHI99LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA152.md): Cessna A188B · Lincoln, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1999 · N9275R · Substantial damage > the altitude/clearance not obtained by the pilot and the unsuitable takeoff area selected by the pilot. Factors to the accident were the high, soft, and wet grass runway. - [NTSB CHI99LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA111.md): Cessna A188B · Atwood, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1999 · N5706G · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles. - [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 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 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 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 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 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 CHI93DCQ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93DCQ02.md): Cessna 188 · Buhler, KS · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 1, 1993 · N4864Q · Substantial damage > the loss of engine power due to a fractured accessory (camshaft) drive gear. - [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 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 MKC88LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA110.md): Cessna 188B · Dighton, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1988 · N731CD · Substantial damage > During an aerial application operation, the plt said that as he initiated liftoff, the acft turned to the left and he felt he had no rudder control. He hit a fence on the apt boundary, continued, dumped his chemical load, hit a tree, and landed in a field… - [NTSB MKC88LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA064.md): Cessna 188B · Manter, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1988 · N21653 · Destroyed > While conducting a team aerial application operation, the trailing aircraft struck the terrain with the right wing tip, rotated in a flat attitude about 2 turns, and was destroyed by fire. The pilot said, while in a downwind procedure turnaround, into the… - [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 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 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 MKC85LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA183.md): Cessna A188B · Menlo, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1985 · N4936Q · Substantial damage > Plt reports that the eng gradually lost power during a swath turn around. A landing on a nearby road appeared possible but the eng quit and the acft crashed in a corn field. Post accident examination by an FAA inspector failed to reveal any evidence to… - [NTSB MKC85FA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85FA177.md): Cessna A188B · Dodge City, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1985 · N9257G · Destroyed > The plt was was making east & west runs over a milo field as he was dispensing parathion. He reported that he had been working under high voltage power lines each time he flew past the west edge of the field. He stated that on the last pass, the acft… - [NTSB MKC84LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA253.md): Cessna A188B · Plains, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1984 · N4906Q · Destroyed > The acft collided with a tall crop during an attempted takeoff from a dirt road. The acft had failed to become airborne on another road after about 2600 ft of run and the attempt was aborted. This takeoff run was about 2800 ft according to the plt. The plt… - [NTSB MKC82DA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82DA140.md): Cessna 188 · Stockton, KS · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 8, 1982 · N53227 · Substantial damage > The engine lost power as the pilot pulled up from a swath run. A forced landing was made in open terraced field. Dirt was found in the engine fuel pump. Reportedly, the dirt would have restricted the fuel flow. - [NTSB MKC82FCQ11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82FCQ11.md): Cessna 188B · Scott City, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 26, 1982 · N4965R · Substantial damage > The aircraft crashed during an aerial application operation; however, the pilot could not remember the details of the accident. He believed that the propeller may have started to turn excessively fast, but this was not verified. After contacting the ground,… - [NTSB MKC81DCQ36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC81DCQ36.md): Cessna A188-B · Murdock, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 31, 1981 · N731WP · Destroyed - [NTSB MKC81FCQ30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC81FCQ30.md): Cessna 188 · Selden, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 18, 1981 · N8107G · Substantial damage - [NTSB MKC81FCQ27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC81FCQ27.md): Cessna 188B · Roxbury, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Apr 15, 1981 · N86236 · Destroyed - [NTSB MKC81FCQ25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC81FCQ25.md): Cessna A188B · Mcpherson, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 12, 1981 · N21738 · Substantial damage - [NTSB MKC81FCQ24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC81FCQ24.md): Cessna 188B · Mcpherson, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 9, 1981 · N70058 · Substantial damage - [NTSB MKC81DCQ11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC81DCQ11.md): Cessna 188 · Plains, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 28, 1981 · N731SM · Substantial damage - [NTSB MKC80DCQ33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC80DCQ33.md): Cessna 188 · Protection, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 1, 1980 · N9429G · Substantial damage - [NTSB MKC79FCQ21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79FCQ21.md): Cessna A188B · Minneapolis, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 7, 1979 · N21622 · Substantial damage - [NTSB MKC78DCQ25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78DCQ25.md): Cessna 188 · Deerfield, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 29, 1978 · N78560 · Substantial damage - [NTSB MKC77FCG38](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC77FCG38.md): Cessna 188 · De Soto, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 17, 1977 · N21691 · Substantial damage - [NTSB MKC77FCQ42](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC77FCQ42.md): Cessna 188B · Olsburg, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 16, 1977 · N4809Q · Destroyed - [NTSB MKC77DCQ32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC77DCQ32.md): Cessna 188 · Cawker City, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 19, 1977 · N53376 · Substantial damage - [NTSB MKC76FCQ52](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76FCQ52.md): Cessna A188B · Plains, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · May 27, 1976 · N53121 · Substantial damage - [NTSB MKC76DCQ23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76DCQ23.md): Cessna 188 · Leoti, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 30, 1975 · N9380R · Substantial damage - [NTSB MKC74FCQ08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC74FCQ08.md): Cessna 188 · Leoti, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jul 17, 1974 · N21621 · Destroyed ## 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'KS' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND 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 ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=2073005&state=KS --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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