NTSB investigations: Cessna A188B

18 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna A188B, where the first occurrence was “Airframe/component/system failure/malfunction”. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.

Cases per year

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NTSB investigations: Cessna A188B per year, 1983–2026: 18 cases
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NTSB LAX05LA237Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Bishop, CAthe failure of the tailwheel mount during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.Jul 16, 2005 · N731GE · Substantial damageNTSB CHI05LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Washburn, NDThe separation of the tailwheel assembly, the pilot's directional control of the airplane not possible during the takeoff, and the unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered.Jun 19, 2005 · N774T · Substantial damageNTSB MIA98LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · Houston, MScorrosion and subsequent disconnect of the left aileron control rod end fitting, which resulted in a loss of aileron (roll) control, a forced landing, and subsequent impact with the terrain. A factor related to the accident was: improper lubrication of the…Mar 4, 1998 · N53382 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL97LA056Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Waynesboro, GAThe failure of the right wing after the pilot exceeded the design stress limit of the airplane, leading to a loss of control in flight.Apr 2, 1997 · N53212 · DestroyedNTSB CHI95LA274Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188 · Meade, KSa fatigue failure of the propeller blade, and inadequate maintenance inspection performed by the propeller shop.Aug 14, 1995 · N53376 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL95LA151Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188T · Town Creek, ALThe chafing of the fuel flow gage pressure line with an electrical system wire which resulted in arcing.Aug 10, 1995 · N731DB · DestroyedNTSB MIA95LA185Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Aberdeen, MSThe 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…Jul 17, 1995 · N731NP · Substantial damageNTSB FTW91LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Lewisville, ARThe failure of the right brake line during a critical phase of operation.Jun 29, 1991 · N731KV · Substantial damageNTSB ATL90LA173Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Hertsboro, ALFatigue 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.Sep 20, 1990 · N8677G · Substantial damageNTSB DEN89LA163Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Fort Benton, MTFailure of the tailwheel assembly attaching bolts.Jun 15, 1989 · N4971Q · Substantial damageNTSB CHI88DER12Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna A188B · Clearbrook, MNOn 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…Sep 14, 1988 · N4915Q · Substantial damageNTSB ATL88DKG01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 188 · Samson, ALThe plt said the prop surged during a swath run. While rtning to land the engine quit. The acft landed in a plowed field, resulting in substantial damage to the rt wing and lndg gear. Inspection of the engine by the plt revealed that the oil filter adapter…Oct 15, 1987 · N731RF · Substantial damageNTSB MKC87LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · Satanta, KSDuring 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…Jul 15, 1987 · N4954R · Substantial damageNTSB MIA84LA186Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Marianna, FLDuring a crop dusting operation, there was an apparent loss of power & oil sprayed on the windshield of the acft. The plt stated that when he applied power, there was no response. He made a forced landing on a road, but the right wing of the acft hit a tree.…Jun 18, 1984 · N5630G · Substantial damageNTSB MKC84LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · Lake Village, ARAs the acft began to rotate during takeoff one propeller blade was thrown 1000 ft behind the acft. The remaining blade and hub became unbalanced, twisting the engine at a 45 degree angle. Plt shut down the engine. Acft traveled off the left side of the rwy…Mar 22, 1984 · N9541J · Substantial damageNTSB MKC83LA218Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · Catron, MOThe acft went out of control during the takeoff roll from a farm field. The plt states that as the roll began the left wing started to drop and the acft began turning left. The plt tried to correct with right brake but was unable to make a correction. The…Sep 8, 1983 · N4889Q · Substantial damageNTSB CHI83LA277Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · Campbell Hill, ILAfter taking off from a haul road, which was being used as an airstrip, the acft began climbing. At about 100 ft AGL, the plt noted a loss of power (thrust) as the eng began to overspeed. The plt lowered the nose to gain airspeed & dumped his load, but was…Jun 23, 1983 · N731KY · Substantial damageNTSB ATL83LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · Houston, MSThe plt reported that during takeoff, he had reached an alt of aprx 100 ft AGL, had reduced power & was retracting the flaps from the takeoff setting when he felt the acft 'give.' He reextended the flaps, applied full throttle & dumped his load, but the acft…Mar 24, 1983 · N731PP · Substantial damage