# NTSB investigations: Cessna T188C

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 SEA94LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA169.md): Cessna T-188C · Weiser, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1994 · N4900T · Substantial damage
  > Clearance from powerlines was not maintained. Factors include dusk light conditions.
- [NTSB SEA94LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA152.md): Cessna T188C · Angela, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1994 · N2535J · Substantial damage
  > Directional control was not maintained. Factors to the accident were: wet terrain and inadequate aircraft preflight.
- [NTSB LAX94LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA119.md): Cessna T188C · Winton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1994 · N2086J · Destroyed
  > a partial loss of engine power in the takeoff initial climb due to fuel system contamination, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the aircraft.
- [NTSB ATL94LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA003.md): Cessna T188C · Rogersville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1993 · N42402 · Substantial damage
  > Was the pilot's inadequate pre-flight preparation which resulted in fuel exhaustion during take off.
- [NTSB FTW94LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA001.md): Cessna T188C · New Deal, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1993 · N2031J · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain ground clearance while avoiding a powerline. Failure of the pilot to see a second set of power lines prior to initiating the spraying run was also a cause.
- [NTSB FTW93LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA249.md): Cessna T188C · Rockport, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1993 · N2867J · Substantial damage
  > Inadvertent stall/mush experienced by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI93LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA257.md): Cessna T188C · Wheaton, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1993 · N3591J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain alignment during takeoff roll.
- [NTSB SEA93LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA132.md): Cessna T-188C · Augusta, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1993 · N9952J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and terrain clearance while maneuvering on an aerial application flight. A factor relating to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB CHI93LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA134.md): Cessna T188C · Belview, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1993 · N2975J · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's not maintaining proper altitude.
- [NTSB LAX93LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA136.md): Cessna T188C · Delhi, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1993 · N2086J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot selected unsuitable terrain for takeoff and failed to maintain directional control of the aircraft. A factor in the accident was the standing water on the runway.
- [NTSB MIA93WA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93WA010.md): Cessna T188C · Cozumel, Mexico · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 23, 1992 · N1992J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW92LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA109.md): Cessna T188C · Cordel, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1992 · N2695J · Substantial damage
  > The animals in the landing area. A factor was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW91LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA145.md): Cessna T188C · Paulina, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1991 · N3493J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate visual lookout for the wires and his misjudging clearance when he attempted to fly under the wires.
- [NTSB ATL91LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA153.md): Cessna T188C · Quitman, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1991 · N2877J · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. The reason for the fuel starvation was not determined.
- [NTSB CHI91DCJ04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DCJ04.md): Cessna T188C · Grand Island, NE · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 1, 1991 · N2872J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from crops during aerial application maneuvers. Related factors are the failure of a propeller pitch change mechanism and the pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB CHI91DTG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DTG05.md): Cessna T188C · Bathgate, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 19, 1991 · N2056J · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control inflight which resulted in a collision with the crop.
- [NTSB CHI91DTG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DTG04.md): Cessna T188C · Walhalla, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 17, 1991 · N2093J · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and failure to maintain directional control. Factors related to the accident are gusty crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB SEA91LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA150.md): Cessna T188C · Riverton, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1991 · N2070J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain adequate terrain clearance. A factor to the accident was: poor inflight planning/preparation.
- [NTSB FTW90DQG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DQG05.md): Cessna T188C · Nazareth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 30, 1990 · N2925J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance.
- [NTSB DEN90DTE06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90DTE06.md): Cessna 188A · Holyoke, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 20, 1990 · N2080J · Destroyed
  > A stall mush which occurred when the pilot retracted the flaps prematurely following takeoff, causing the aircraft to settle into the ground.
- [NTSB DEN90LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA158.md): Cessna T-188 · Devils Lake, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1990 · N2087J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel, resulting in fuel exhaustion. A forced landing in rough terrain is a factor.
- [NTSB DEN90LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA150.md): Cessna T 188C · Wray, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1990 · N2870J · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain proper alignment proper alignment during landing.
- [NTSB MKC90LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA127.md): Cessna 188 · Joiner, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1990 · N2059J · Substantial damage
  > Premature lift-off by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB FTW90DPJ07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DPJ07.md): Cessna T188C · Altus, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 3, 1990 · N4680J · Destroyed
  > The PIC did not maintain the proper clearance from the powerline.
- [NTSB CHI90DEM03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEM03.md): Cessna T188 · Williamsburg, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 22, 1990 · N9441J · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The lack of suitable terrain for landing was a factor related to the accident.
- [NTSB FTW89DQG07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89DQG07.md): Cessna T188C · Spur, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 27, 1989 · N3382J · Destroyed
  > Partial power loss for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the farm equipment parked near the end of the runway.
- [NTSB FTW89DQG06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89DQG06.md): Cessna T188C · Levelland, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 5, 1989 · N9957J · Substantial damage
  > A partial brake system failure due to a leak in the left brake master cylinder.
- [NTSB DEN89DTI03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89DTI03.md): Cessna T188C · Red Lodge, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 9, 1989 · N2165J · Destroyed
  > Improper inflight decision by the pilot and his failure to attain sufficient altitude. Rising terrain, high density altitude, and trees were considered to be contributing factors.
- [NTSB DEN89LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA172.md): Cessna T188C · Fort Benton, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1989 · N2802J · Substantial damage
  > Overload failure of the left main landing gear attaching bolts for an unknown reason.
- [NTSB MKC89DER01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89DER01.md): Cessna T188C · Wannaska, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 3, 1989 · N9438J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command did not maintain airspeed, resulting in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB MIA89LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA182.md): Cessna T188C · Hollandale, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1989 · N3775J · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the turbocharger due to an improperly installed retaining nut. The soft/wet terrain was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB MIA89LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA007.md): Cessna T188C · Flora, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1988 · N2896J · Destroyed
  > After dispensing a chemical load, the plt was rtrng to re-load when the eng began running rough. He said he noted the fuel flow was erratic, so he turned on the boost pump. The eng stabilized momentarily, then smoke entered the cockpit & the eng began…
- [NTSB DEN88LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88LA134.md): Cessna T188C · Big Timber, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1988 · N4970J · Substantial damage
  > The plt said he was spraying 2,4,d on two barley flds. He had completed one fld and was turning around when the acft began to settle. He said when he attempted to avoid ground contact the acft stalled and collided with the ground. During a telephone…
- [NTSB MKC88LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA048.md): Cessna T-188C · Goodland, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1988 · N4509J · Substantial damage
  > While flying a certificated experimental ag acft, for purpose of compliance with FAR regulations, the employee of the federal aviation administration lost control during landing rollout. The wind conditions, relative to the runway, were about a 80 degree…
- [NTSB DEN87LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA193.md): Cessna T188C · Pisek, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1987 · N2037J · Destroyed
  > The plt was preparing to spray a potato field with a mixture of water and 2 lbs of 'blight-out.' He made one observation pass over the field to check for obstructions and noticed two sets of power lines, one on the east side of a road and the other on the…
- [NTSB DEN87LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA183.md): Cessna T188C · Winnett, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1987 · N2058J · Substantial damage
  > During landing on a roadway used by the crop-duster for re-loading chemicals for spraying, the left spray boom contacted vegetation and slewed the acft sideways. The right wing was bent and the propeller was damaged.
- [NTSB CHI87DER08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87DER08.md): Cessna T188C · Olivia, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 8, 1987 · N9674J · Substantial damage
  > During a 180 degree turn from completion of a spray swath the aircraft began to sink. The pilot dumped his load and added power, however was unable to arrest sink. When it was obvious that impact with the ground was imminent, the pilot reduced power and…
- [NTSB FTW87DRD09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87DRD09.md): Cessna T188C · Rayville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 2, 1987 · N3239J · Destroyed
  > The aircraft had to take off eastbound due to obstructions at the west end of the strip. The six to eight knot wind was variable from a right crosswind to a slight tailwind. Investigation revealed the aircraft's weight exceeded that established by the…
- [NTSB SEA87LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA114.md): Cessna T-188C · Yerington, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1987 · N9795J · Destroyed
  > While on an aerial application swath run the pilot allowed the aircraft landing gear to contact the grain crop, resulting in loss of airspeed, uncontrolled descent, impact with the ground and nose over.
- [NTSB MKC87LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA118.md): Cessna 188C · Dalton, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1987 · N4219J · Destroyed
  > The PIC attempted to depart a rural farm ldg strip during an aerial application operation. The acft left spray boom struck tall standing wheat prior to lift off speed causing loss of control and subsequent ground loop and nose over.
- [NTSB MKC86LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA159.md): Cessna T188C · Davenport, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1986 · N9975J · Substantial damage
  > The ag pilot was spraying a field when he impacted powerlines which removed the upper one-third of the vertical stab and rudder. On landing he groundlooped and collapsed the right main gear.
- [NTSB SEA86LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA161.md): Cessna T-188-C · Othello, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1986 · N9574J · Destroyed
  > An engine failure for unknown reasons occurred during an aerial application maneuver. A forced landing was accomplished onto very rough, rocky terrain where the aircraft was destroyed during the landing sequence.
- [NTSB DEN86LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA176.md): Cessna T188 · Kimball, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1986 · N2507J · Substantial damage
  > According to the plt, the acft he was piloting encountered unfavorable winds during the aerial application maneuver and stalled. The plt indicated that during the touchdown, the main gear collapsed and the acft was substantially damaged.
- [NTSB ATL86LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA158.md): Cessna T188 · Tyler, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1986 · N4927J · Substantial damage
  > During a takeoff from a field strip the plt experienced a complete eng failure. The plt made a forced landing in a pecan orchard which resulted in airframe damage. Powerplant exam disclosed that the eng drive fuel pump had failed.
- [NTSB MIA86LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA151.md): Cessna T188C · Shaw, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1986 · N3041J · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated that shortly after takeoff he noticed the fuel cap was loose. He then turned downwind to land, at which time the aircraft stalled, resulting in the right wing colliding with trees.
- [NTSB MIA86LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA083.md): Cessna T188C · Greenwood, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1986 · N9936J · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated that during an aerial application swath run, he struck a group of power lines & crashed into a field.
- [NTSB LAX86LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA032.md): Cessna T188C · Hilo, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1985 · N9958J · Destroyed
  > The plt became aware of the acft's unanticipated low fuel state when the eng failed while over the pacific ocean, aprx 900 miles from his destination. He restarted the eng but estimated there was not enough fuel remaining to reach his original destination. He…
- [NTSB FTW85LA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA323.md): Cessna T188C · Floydada, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1985 · N9964J · Destroyed
  > The plt stated he failed to see a metal stand pipe in the cotton field. The acft collided with the stand pipe and flipped inverted. Residue of the spraying chemical was observed on the windscreen after the accident. This residue restricted forward visibility…
- [NTSB ATL85LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA245.md): Cessna T188C · Athens, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1985 · N2825J · Destroyed
  > The acft experienced a gradual loss of pwr followed by an in-flt fire which lead to an off arpt forced landing. During the forced landing ihe acft collided with trees and was destroyed by fire.
- [NTSB SEA85LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA183.md): Cessna T-188C · Pasco, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1985 · N1964J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot elected to depart an 1800 foot gravel airstrip with a 90 degrdd f temperature. The density altitude was about 3100 feet. The aircraft was heavily loaded, approaching gross weight. The pilot made the decision during the last 1/3 of the runway to…

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```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 ('2073012'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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