NTSB investigations: Cessna A188B
937 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna A188B. 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 FTW91DRA04Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 188B · Wallis, TXThe partial power loss during a critical phase of flight. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain onto which a successful forced landing could have been executed.NTSB ATL91LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188 · Sycamore, SCThe pilot's failure to secure the gust lock during prelflight; the string jammed the flight controls and created an uncontrollable condition.NTSB CHI91DEV01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna A188B · Bluffs, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control.NTSB FTW91DPG07Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna A188B · Eudora, ARThe pilot's exceeding the airplane's takeoff performance capability for the climatic conditions.NTSB 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.NTSB FTW91LA062Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Tipton, OKFailure of the pilot to maintain poroper clearance above obstacles. A factor was the sun glare.NTSB FTW91LA058Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Hobart, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with known objects.NTSB MIA90LA185Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Vicksburg, MSFailure of the pilot to avoid a mud hole on the runway during the ground roll to takeoff.NTSB 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.NTSB ATL90DLG02Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna A188B · Aiken, SCThe pilot's delayed pull-up during an aerial application swath which resulted in the collision with a static wire associated with electrical transmission lines.NTSB DEN90DTE05Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 188B · Eckley, COA failure on the part of the pilot in command to maintain adequate terrain clearance.NTSB CHI90LA216Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188 · Salisbury, MOProper touchdown point not attained and go-around not performed by the PIC.NTSB SEA90LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · Denton, MTThe premature liftoff during takeoff ground roll by the pilot, resulting in a stall.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 CHI90DCJ01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna A188B · Amherst, NEThe pilot's failure to see and avoid power lines in his area of operation.NTSB DEN90LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188 · Michigan, NDThe failure of the pilot to maintain proper alignment during landing.NTSB MKC90LA143Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188 · Marshalltown, IAInadequate visual lookout and clearance not obtained.NTSB SEA90LA108Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Dayton, WALoss of engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB DEN90LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188A · Martin, SDThe on-ground loss of control during the takeoff ground run. Contributing to this accident was the pilot's failure to use optimum takeoff flaps for the runway conditions that existed, and the soft wet runway surface.NTSB FTW90DPA02Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna A188B · Perry, TXThe total loss of engine power as a result of water contamination of the fuel supply. A factor was the unsuitable terrain in which the pilot had to make the forced landing.NTSB FTW90DRA01Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna A188B · Muldoon, TXA total power loss due to water contamination in the fuel. A factor was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.NTSB ATL90DLG01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna 188B · Hartsville, SCThe failure of the pilot to maintain adequate in-flight clearance from obstacles.NTSB MIA90LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Wauchula, FLFuel starvation, improper planning/decision by the pilot, and his failure to attained the emergency procedure. Factors related to the accident were: the low fuel level, and improper planning/decision by the pilot.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 DEN89DTE04Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna A188B · Wiggins, COThe pilot failed to maintain an adequate visual lookout and collided with a standpipe which severed four feet of the right wing, resulting in loss of control inflight and subsequent collision with the terrain.NTSB MIA89LA232Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Edwards, MSInadequate preflight by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate supply of fuel. Rough terrain in the emergency landing area was a related factor.NTSB ATL89DKJ09Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna 188B · Prattville, ALFailure of the pilot to maintain clearance from obstructions (trees).NTSB MIA89LA215Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188 · Canton, MSThe pilot's attempted flight in known adverse weather conditions. Factors related to the accident were: adverse weather conditions and the presence of the parked aircraft near the runway.NTSB ATL89DKJ08Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna A188B · Atmore, ALPilot's failure to maintain visual lookout for obstacles. Contributing to the accident was the low (dawn) position of the sun which interfered with the pilot's vision.NTSB ATL89DKJ07Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna A188B · Town Creek, ALThe inadvertent stall at an altitude inadequate to effect a safe recovery.NTSB SEA89LA136Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Albion, WAThe pilot failed to see and avoid a wooden utility pole while cruising at a low level. A contributing factor was the dusk light conditions.NTSB MKC89DCJ03Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna A-188B · Hay Springs, NEThe pilot's delay in intiating a climb at the end of a swath run.NTSB FTW89DQG04Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna A188B · Vega, TXThe unfavorable wind condition (probable whirlwind or severe wind shear) that was encountered moments after lift-off.NTSB MKC89LA140Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · Grygla, MNInadequate preflight planning and preparation by the pilot. Tall grass (high vegetation) at the end of the strip was a contributing factor.NTSB DEN89LA163Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Fort Benton, MTFailure of the tailwheel assembly attaching bolts.NTSB FTW89DRG07Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna A188B · La Coste, TXThe pilot's failure to attain sufficient airspeed for flight at departure.NTSB FTW89DQA04Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna A188B · Dell City, TXThe pilot's failure to see and/or avoid the powerlines. Contributing factor(s) was: the early morning sunglare.NTSB DEN89LA106Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Rapelje, MTThe inadequate compensation for the wind conditions by the pilot which resulted in a loss of directional control on landing and subsequent collision with a ditch.NTSB ATL89DKG02Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna A188B · Statesboro, GAImproper inflight planning which allowed the engine to lose power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB LAX88DVG10Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna A188B · Dixon, CAPlt had completed aerial application of a field several miles south. Witnesses heard sounds of acft. One witness observed acft briefly inverted and 'out of control.' Acft impacted open field upright, wings level and nose down. Fire ensued. No evidence found…NTSB 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…NTSB ANC88LA134Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · Skwentna, AKThe airline transport rated pilot was flying a load of gasoline in a crop duster type airplane to a residence in rural Alaska. The landing site was a river sand bar located near the residence. The pilot stated, and witnesses concur, that the airplane's main…NTSB FTW88DPJ10Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna A188B · Holdenville, OKThe aircraft was in cruise flight at 500 ft AGL when a total loss of power occurred. The pilot jettisoned the load and executed an emergency descent to land at the nearest available clearing. The aircraft collided with the terrain with high rate of descent…NTSB ATL88DMG07Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna A188B · Oak City, NCNTSB MKC88LA155Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · Sumner, IADuring takeoff for an aerial application operation, the pilot said he was not able to climb high enough to clear a 4 foot high road at the end of the runway. He collided with the road, shearing off the main ldg gear and substantially damaging the acft. He…NTSB ATL88DKG12Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 188B · Bainbridge, GANTSB CHI88DET04Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna A188B · Preu, INAerial applicator experienced total failure of throttle cable during application swath run. Aircraft received substantial damage when pilot executed forced landing in adjacent crop field. Aircraft and engine had received annual inspection 125 hours prior to…NTSB FTW88LA143Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Dalhart, TXAs the ag airplane tried to level off at the start of the spray run, it continued the descent into the corn and flipped forward to the inverted position. The elevation in the area was 4100 ft MSL and the density altitude was 5000 ft.NTSB ATL88DKG10Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 188 · Douglas, GANTSB FTW88DRD15Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna A188B · Patterson, LAShortly 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,…