# NTSB investigations: Cessna A188B, LA

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 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 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 FTW00LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA199.md): Cessna A188B · Chase, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2000 · N731DW · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with the deer stand. Factors were the chemical covering the windshield and the glare from the setting sun.
- [NTSB FTW00LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA166.md): Cessna A188B · Pioneer, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2000 · N70114 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with trees while maneuvering during an aerial application flight. A factor was the pilot's lack in experience with aerial application flight operations.
- [NTSB FTW99LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA186.md): Cessna A188B · Gheens, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1999 · N731AR · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as result of a blocked fuel vent. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [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 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 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 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 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 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 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,…
- [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 FTW87DRD01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87DRD01.md): Cessna A188B · Gilbert, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 6, 1986 · N53137 · Substantial damage
  > The acft was conducting aerial application operations when a decrease in fuel pressure and engine surging occurred. Examination failed to reveal a reason for the loss of fuel pressure and the subsequent surging of the engine. The emergency landing had to be…
- [NTSB FTW83LA381](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA381.md): Cessna A188B · Plain Dealing, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1983 · N53282 · Substantial damage
  > The plt flew from his home base to Plain Dealing, LA to onload material for aerial application. During the landing roll-out, the right main gear leg failed. A metallurgical exam revealed the gear leg failed from fatigue which was initiated by corrosion pits…
- [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 FTW82FRJ14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FRJ14.md): Cessna 188 · Monroe, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 24, 1982 · N9125G · Substantial damage
  > During turn around after first spray run, the aircraft collided with trees at an altitude of 75 feet. The path of flight was on a heading of 280 degrees, into the sun.
- [NTSB FTW81FRD44](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FRD44.md): Cessna A188B · Port Barre, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 12, 1981 · N5632G · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW81FRJ31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FRJ31.md): Cessna 188B · Winnsboro, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 24, 1981 · N21685 · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW81DRD38](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81DRD38.md): Cessna A188B · Labbadiville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 15, 1981 · N4952R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW81DRJ28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81DRJ28.md): Cessna A188B · Bastrop, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 7, 1981 · N731BR · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW80DRD57](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80DRD57.md): Cessna 188B · Port Barre, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 12, 1980 · N9230G · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW80DRJ23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80DRJ23.md): Cessna 188B · Newellton, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 8, 1980 · N731QD · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW80DRJ20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80DRJ20.md): Cessna 188 · Jonesville, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 12, 1980 · N731UM · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW79DRD56](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79DRD56.md): Cessna 188B · Vacherie, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 24, 1979 · N9448G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW79DRJ10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79DRJ10.md): Cessna A188B · Winnsboro, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 6, 1979 · N8260G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW78DRJ28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78DRJ28.md): Cessna 188 · Fondale, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 13, 1978 · N70474 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW78FRJ20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78FRJ20.md): Cessna A188B · Jones, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 12, 1978 · N4806Q · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW78DRD35](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78DRD35-201228.md): Cessna 188B · De Ridder, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 12, 1978 · N731HQ · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW78DRD07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78DRD07.md): Cessna A188B · Le Blance, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Nov 7, 1977 · N9313R · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW78DRJ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78DRJ01.md): Cessna A188B · Mansfield, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 11, 1977 · N6380G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW78FRD02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78FRD02.md): Cessna A188B · De Ridder, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 4, 1977 · N8125G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW77FRJ19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FRJ19.md): Cessna 188B · Mer Rouge, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 23, 1977 · N91432 · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW77FRJ17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FRJ17.md): Cessna A188B · Oak Ridge, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 20, 1977 · N9602G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW77FRJ07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FRJ07.md): Cessna 188B · Mer Rouge, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · May 15, 1977 · N9305G · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW76FRJ43](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76FRJ43.md): Cessna A188B · Monroe, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 6, 1976 · N4838Q · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW75DRJ15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75DRJ15.md): Cessna A188B · Simmesport, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 27, 1974 · N53375 · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW75FRJ07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75FRJ07.md): Cessna A188B · Lk Providence, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 20, 1974 · N9429G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW75DRJ03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75DRJ03.md): Cessna 188B · Mer Rouge, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 10, 1974 · N5706G · Substantial damage

## 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" = 'LA' 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=LA

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