NTSB investigations: Cessna A188B

98 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna A188B, where the first occurrence was “In flight collision with object”. 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.

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NTSB DFW07CA181Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A188B · Garden City, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the ground equipment while maneuvering. A contributing factor was the power lines along the pilot's application path.Aug 8, 2007 · N4827J · Substantial damageNTSB CHI07CA180Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 188B · Wyaconda, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees. A factor in the accident was the trees.Jun 26, 2007 · N4998Q · Substantial damageNTSB CHI05LA149Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188 · Senath, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the tower guy wires. A factor was the extra antenna guy wire.Jun 19, 2005 · N9778G · DestroyedNTSB DFW05CA176Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A188B · Truman, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines while maneuvering during an aerial application flight. A contributing factor was the sunglare.Jun 10, 2005 · N4842R · Substantial damageNTSB CHI05LA114Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Ludell, KSThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during an aerial application maneuver. The trees and the sun glare were contributing factors.May 14, 2005 · N4734Q · DestroyedNTSB CHI04LA225Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Mylo, NDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the windmill. The windmill was a contributing factor.Aug 12, 2004 · N92806 · DestroyedNTSB FTW04LA162Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · Rush Springs, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a utility pole and power lines while maneuvering during an aerial application.Jun 15, 2004 · N21650 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA02LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Indianola, MSThe failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with a transmission wire resulting in the collision and substantial damage.Aug 2, 2002 · N4723Q · Substantial damageNTSB CHI01LA288Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188 · Almond, WIthe pilot failed to maintain clearance from the corn crop. Additional factors were the inoperative spray pump, the corn crop, and the pilot's diverted attention.Aug 22, 2001 · N91138 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW01LA012Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · Stanton, TXThe failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with the power lines, while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.Oct 19, 2000 · N53211 · DestroyedNTSB FTW00LA270Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · Stanton, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from guy wires and tower.Sep 29, 2000 · N4983Q · DestroyedNTSB CHI00LA289Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Nickerson, KSaltidude/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.Sep 1, 2000 · N9326R · Substantial damageNTSB MIA00LA226Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Statesboro, GAThe pilots failure to calculate his takeoff distance for the conditions, resulting in an in-flight collision with a fence, trees, and the terrain. A factor in the accident is the FAA's failure to require of the manufacturer and the manufacturer's failure to…Jul 20, 2000 · N731CH · Substantial damageNTSB FTW00LA199Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Chase, LAThe 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.Jul 9, 2000 · N731DW · Substantial damageNTSB MIA00LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Lake Placid, FLThe pilots inadequate visual outlook while performing aerial application resulting in the aircraft colliding with a piece of farm equipment which was parked in the field which caused the right main landing gear to separate and damage to the right wing during…Mar 19, 2000 · N84666 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW00LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Seminole, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the powerlines.Nov 3, 1999 · N72062 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW99LA253Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Randalette, OKThe failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with the telephone pole. A factor was the sunglare.Sep 5, 1999 · N731PW · Substantial damageNTSB CHI99LA303Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Seward, NEthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power line. A factor relating to this accident was the power line.Aug 19, 1999 · N136MC · DestroyedNTSB ATL99LA106Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Panther Burn, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance that resulted in the in-flight collision with trees. A factor was his diverted attention following the failure of the DGPS.Jul 13, 1999 · N731VR · Substantial damageNTSB SEA99LA095Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Big Sandy, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance between the wire and his aircraft. A transmission wire and downdraft were factors.Jun 24, 1999 · N4788Q · Substantial damageNTSB CHI99LA152Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Lincoln, KSthe 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.May 16, 1999 · N9275R · Substantial damageNTSB CHI99LA111Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Atwood, KSThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles.Mar 22, 1999 · N5706G · DestroyedNTSB ATL99LA002Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · Tellasse, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a utility line while conducting a swath run.Oct 2, 1998 · N4832R · Substantial damageNTSB CHI98LA238Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Strandquist, MNthe pilot's failure to maneuver to avoid obstructions. A factor was the trees.Jul 4, 1998 · N5829G · Substantial damageNTSB FTW98FA290Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Panhandle, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power transmission wires while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.Jun 30, 1998 · N3845J · DestroyedNTSB FTW98FA012Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Morton, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power lines while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.Oct 14, 1997 · N731GY · DestroyedNTSB MIA97LA221Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188 · Benson, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout during a swath run resulting in an in-flight collision with a cable, subsequent loss of engine power, forced landing, and an in-flight collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was a total loss of…Jul 28, 1997 · N53240 · DestroyedNTSB CHI97LA228Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · Halstead, KSthe pilot failed to maintain adequate clearance from the transmission wires. Factors included the malfunctioning of the wire cutter and pilot fatigue.Jul 28, 1997 · N4864Q · Substantial damageNTSB CHI97LA192Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Mcgregor, MNthe pilot's improper planning/decision, his failure to abort the takeoff while sufficient runway was remaining, and/or his failure to jettison his load in order to achieve sufficient climb rate to clear trees. His lack of certification and training to perform…Jun 29, 1997 · N4485Q · Substantial damageNTSB CHI96LA313Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Aitkin, MNthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from known transmission lines. Factors relating to this accident were the transmission lines and the sunglare which hindered the pilot's ability to see the transmission lines.Aug 23, 1996 · N4797Q · Substantial damageNTSB MIA95LA204Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Muscle Shoals, ALFailure of the pilot to maintain adequate visual lookout to see-and-avoid electrical power lines, while approaching a field for aerial application.Aug 13, 1995 · N4940R · DestroyedNTSB ATL95LA138Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · Allendale, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the guy wire.Jul 18, 1995 · N731EM · Substantial damageNTSB CHI94LA291Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188 · Sublette, KSimproper 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.Aug 19, 1994 · N133MC · Substantial damageNTSB ATL94LA132Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Tifton, GAThe pilot's failure to follow the aircraft checklist, resulting in an attempted takeoff with the elevator trim improperly set. A factor was the trees at the perimeter of the airstrip.Jul 8, 1994 · N9583G · DestroyedNTSB SEA93LA200Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Waterville, WAThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain clearance from the powerline.Sep 15, 1993 · N9523G · DestroyedNTSB CHI93LA316Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Lexington, NEobstacle clearance not maintained by the pilot-in-command.Aug 10, 1993 · N4802Q · DestroyedNTSB FTW93LA212Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Temple, TXPilot's failure to maintain proper object/terrain clearance. Factors were tailwinds and high density altitude.Jul 8, 1993 · N4739R · Substantial damageNTSB ATL93LA106Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Centre, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during agricultural application maneuvering. Factors were the trees in the vicinity of the planned flight path.Jun 5, 1993 · N91676 · DestroyedNTSB NYC93LA097Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Marengo, OHThe pilot's misjudged clearance from obstacles during aerial application, resulting in a collision with trees. A factor in this accident was the pilot's lack of total experience in aerial application flying.Jun 1, 1993 · N8254G · Substantial damageNTSB FTW92DPG17Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna A188B · Holly Grove, ARThe pilot failed to maintain object clearance.Sep 24, 1992 · N4804Q · Substantial damageNTSB ATL92LA179Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Waynesboro, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the street sign during an aerial application pass.Sep 10, 1992 · N92427 · DestroyedNTSB MIA92LA165Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna AT188B · Prattville, ALThe pilot-in-command's improper visual lookout and failure to maintain clearance from the wires.Aug 19, 1992 · N731PV · Substantial damageNTSB NYC92LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188A · Felton, DEThe pilot's failure to abort the takeoff at a timely point which resulted in an inadequate climb rate an a collision with trees.Aug 18, 1992 · N6664G · DestroyedNTSB ATL92LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188 · Town Creek, ALThe inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot which resulted in reduced aircraft performance and the collision with trees during climbout. Factors were the soft and wet terrain.Jul 30, 1992 · N4495Q · Substantial damageNTSB FTW91DRG05Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna 188B · Driscoll, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the guy wire during the aerial application maneuver.Jul 28, 1991 · N85987 · DestroyedNTSB CHI91DEM07Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 188B · Munger, MIA premature liftoff by the pilot. A factor contributing to this accident was the soft runway surface and a stall/mush.Jul 23, 1991 · N4962Q · Substantial damageNTSB ATL91LA130Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188 · Snow Hill, NCInadequate visual lookout by the pilot. Factors to the accident were tree.Jul 20, 1991 · N9072R · DestroyedNTSB ATL91LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · St. Matthews, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain safe clearance from power lines, while maneuvering to avoid an automobile in the area of his spraying operation.Jul 10, 1991 · N4905Q · Substantial damageNTSB CHI91DCQ05Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna A188B · Mingo, KSFailure 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.May 6, 1991 · N9374R · Substantial damageNTSB FTW91LA062Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Tipton, OKFailure of the pilot to maintain poroper clearance above obstacles. A factor was the sun glare.Apr 6, 1991 · N4165J · Substantial damage