NTSB investigations: Cessna A188B
34 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna A188B, where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power”. 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
| 1982 | 1 |
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| 1983 | 2 |
| 1985 | 3 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1991 | 2 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
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duckdb -csv -c "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 ('2073005')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceCode\" = 350))
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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 ('2073005')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 350))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB DEN07LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Ulysses, KSThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB ATL07LA012Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · New Bern, NCLoss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's continued operation of the airplane with known deficiencies with the engine, which resulted in a forced landing and in-flight collision with the ground.NTSB DFW05LA215Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Joiner, ARThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB DFW05CA155Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A188B · Goodlett, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain (soft) for the forced landing.NTSB FTW03LA151Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Kinta, OKThe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to supervise the refueling of the aircraft and failure to use his before takeoff checklist.NTSB CHI02LA282Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Dexter, MOThe fatigue fracture of the connecting rod, the recommended engine overhaul not performed by the company, and the low altitude flight.NTSB ATL02LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · Whiteville, TNThe failure of the engine driven fuel pump that contaminated the fuel system and restricted fuel flow to the engine.. A factor is rough/uneven terrain.NTSB SEA00LA140Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188 · Lone Pine, ORThe complete loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors include an irrigation system in the field where the forced landing took place, and the pilot's intentional initiation of a ground loop in order to miss the pipes of the irrigation system.NTSB CHI00LA191Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Washington, KSthe 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 CHI00LA012Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Sprague, NEEngine failure due to fouled and rusted spark plugs, and a clogged fuel filter. Factors relating to this accident were the inadequate annual inspection performed on the airplane, the trees and the ditch.NTSB FTW99LA186Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Gheens, LAThe 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 LAX98LA280Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · Dixon, CAA partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, and the ignition of a highly combustible compound in the application hopper.NTSB MIA98LA220Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean)A complete loss of engine power due to loss of oil pressure, resulting in a force landing on non suitable terrain, and the subsequent sinking of the airplane in deep water.NTSB CHI98LA245Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · Atlanta, NEA loss of engine power due to a loose 'B' nut on the fuel line fitting. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintain and the soft terrain.NTSB FTW98LA266Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Mcgehee, ARA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI98LA162Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Crookston, MNthe pilot inadvertently stalled the airplane. Factors included the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion when the pilot failed to refuel the airplane. Another factor was fatigue.NTSB CHI97LA210Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Aitkin, MNloss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). A factor relating to the accident was: the wet/soft terrain in the emergency landing area.NTSB CHI97LA157Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · La Moure, NDa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to jettison the load. Factors involved were the exceeded weight and balance limits, and the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation.NTSB ATL97LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · Ocilla, GAThe pilot's failure to adequately preflight and plan the fuel required for the flight.NTSB MIA96LA225Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Winona, MSimproper maintenance of the airplane by the unqualified pilot/owner, by providing inadequate clearance between a flexible oil hose and a heat shield, which resulted in chafing of the hose, an oil leak, and subsequent oil starvation. A factor relating to the…NTSB MIA94LA204Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · Indian River, FLThe total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons over terrain unsuitable for a forced landing.NTSB MIA94LA011Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna AT188B · Zellwood, FLPartial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA91LA197Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Monticello, FLLoss of engine power due to undetermined reasons and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.NTSB MIA91LA188Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Cleveland, MSInadequate preflight resulting in water contamination causing loss of engine power.NTSB FTW90DRD15Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 188 · Archibald, LAThe power loss for undetermined reasons. A factor was the rough uneven terrain in which the forced landing was performed.NTSB SEA90LA108Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Dayton, WALoss of engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB DEN89LA213Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · Sunland Park, NMUndetermined. A factor related to the accident was the crop in the emergency landing area.NTSB FTW87DRD01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna A188B · Gilbert, LAThe 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 MIA85LKG05Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna L-188 · Camilla, GAThe plt stated that during a swath run at an alt of aprx 5 ft AGL, a sudden loss of pwr occurred. The acft was damaged when it settled and contacted the terrain. Post accident inspection and a test run of the eng failed to reveal any mechanical…NTSB ATL85LA236Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Trenton, ALThe pilot stated that the eng lost power while he was maneuvering for another spray run over the field. The aircraft settled into the trees and a post-crash fire developed.NTSB MKC85LA121Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Marvell, ARPlt stated that the engine stopped producing power after a reduction to cruise power. Touchdown during the forced lanidng was hard. The engine ran satisfactorily during post crash testing and cause of the loss of power could not be determined.NTSB DEN83LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · Pierre, SDThe plt was making practice swath runs with a load of water. During the third turn, at about 100 ft AGL, the eng stopped, according to the plt. The acft then landed hard & cartwheeled. No eng malfunctions were found.NTSB FTW83LA198Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · El Campo, TXThe pilot said that as the acft was turning final flaps were extended to 20 degrees and the angle of bank was increased resulting in an increased rate of descent. He added power to correct his descent rate but the engine did not respond. Pumping the throttle…NTSB MIA82DA124Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 188 · Alpha, FLThe pilot reported that during takeoff, the engine began running rough at about 1000 ft. he noted that the fuel pressure had increased abnormally and black puffs of smoke were coming out of the exhaust. He dumped his load and gained a small amount of…