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 LAX88DVG06Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 188 · Upper Lake, CAThe acdt occurred drg an aerial app flt. The pilot reported that he had flown 6 or 7 flights earlier in the day. Each flight the load was reduced due to the increasing temperature of the day. Just prior to the accident, the pilot reported that the takeoff…NTSB MKC88LA110Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · Dighton, KSDuring an aerial application operation, the plt said that as he initiated liftoff, the acft turned to the left and he felt he had no rudder control. He hit a fence on the apt boundary, continued, dumped his chemical load, hit a tree, and landed in a field…NTSB ATL88DMG06Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 188 · Messic, NCDuring turnaround procedures, the airplane collided with trees and crashed. The pilot indicated that he had sprayed the field where the accident occurred many times during the past three years.NTSB FTW88DRD03Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna 188 · Winnsboro, LAThe private pilot was practicing aerial application maneuvers with between 20 to 40 gallons of water in the spray tanks. A witness indicated that 'as the airplane started down for the pass it clearly went into a flat spin in which it made almost 2 full…NTSB MKC88DCJ01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna A188B · Dalton, NEThe pilot was spraying a large field which had a power line along the north side. On the 1st couple of passes, the spray equipment had intermittent malfunctions. As the aircraft approached the field from north for the 4th pass, it struck the upper cable of…NTSB LAX88DVA03Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 188B · Gustine, CADuring an aerial application maneuver, at 70 ft. a.g.l., the engine lost all power. The pilot leveled the wings and dumped the remaining load. The engine regained full power, backfired, then lost power again. The aircraft collided with almond trees. An…NTSB MKC88LA064Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · Manter, KSWhile conducting a team aerial application operation, the trailing aircraft struck the terrain with the right wing tip, rotated in a flat attitude about 2 turns, and was destroyed by fire. The pilot said, while in a downwind procedure turnaround, into the…NTSB MIA88LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Macon, MSThe plt stated that during the takeoff roll, the left lndg gear failed causing the acft to swerve off the rwy & into a ditch bordering the rwy. An exam by FAA personnel revealed tire marks on the rwy which continued off the rwy & into the ditch. According to…NTSB LAX88DVD02Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna A188B · Lodi, CANTSB MIA88LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · South Bay, FLThe plt attempted a landing on a narrow runway, on an embankment. The airplane swerved to the left, into a crosswind, and left the rwy. The right main ldg gear collided with a boulder; the airplane nosed over and came to rest in the water.NTSB 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…NTSB LAX87DUJ10Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 188B · Poston, AZJust after liftoff one propeller blade separated from the hub near the outboard end of the associated ferrule fitting which induced a failure of the cranckshaft. The pilot made a forced landing, overran the runway end and nosed over. Metallurgical analysis…NTSB DEN87DTE04Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna A188B · Stonington, COThe plt reported that he had completed an aerial application flt and landed on a road to visit with a customer. He said that the left MLG tire blew out during landing and the acft ground looped. The left MLG collapsed during the ground loop and both wings…NTSB DEN87DTI01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna A188B · Basin, WYThe plt was taking off on a private, 2300 ft, dirt, ag strip with a load of chemicals. The arpt elev was 4185 ft & the rprtd temp was 74 deg. The plt said the wind was calm when he began his takeoff roll, but about 3/4 of the way down the rwy, the acft…NTSB MKC87LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · Fairfield, NEShortly after takeoff for an aerial application flight, the aircraft began to settle. The left wing struck the ground and the aircraft turned 180 degrees. Temperature was 95 degrees f and density altitude 4000 feet. The pilot stated he 'could have dumped some…NTSB 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…NTSB FTW87DRA05Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna A188B · El Campo, TXWhile attempting to land, the aircraft's left wing contacted the edge of a corn field. The aircraft veered to the left and impacted the ground causing substantial damage.NTSB DEN87LA161Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Cayuga, NDThe plt was completing a swath run and struck a power line with the right wing, severing the wing. The aircraft did a snap roll to the right and impacted in a field.NTSB ATL87LA190Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Dyersburg, TNDrg a spraying opn, the plt returned to land on an asphalt hiway & reload with chemicals. As he flared to lnd, the eng accelerated to aprx '2/3 throttle' with no throttle movement. He believed the throttle was in the off psn when this occurred. A nose hi…NTSB FTW87FA151Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · New Taiton, TXAcft was observed departing on rwy 35 of a 4,250' pvt ag strip after having been loaded to near capacity with 46% nitrogen fertilizer. Acft lifted off, crossed a fence parallel to the rwy and struck a fence that was perpendicular to the north end of the rwy.…NTSB MIA87LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Senatobia, MSThe plt stated that the acft was slow to climb after takeoff. He then dumped the load of chemical in an effort to clear trees. After clearing the trees the acft stalled and crashed into an open field. The plt also stated that there was no engine failure or…NTSB MKC87DPG01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna A188B · Lake Village, ARAfter completing several spary swaths, the pilot began another turn for another spray swath. A witness stated that during this right turn, the aircraft initiated a left descending turn and crashed into nearby trees and then burned. Examination found no…NTSB DEN87LA127Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Limon, COThe plt reports that he was using a dirt road for aerial app operations. The acft was loaded with 40 gals fuel and 140 gals chem and the density alt is EST to have been 8100 ft. the plt said the takeoff was made to the e with a quartering tailwind of about 15…NTSB DEN87LA119Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · St. Ignatius, MTAn ag plt was spraying a field near the local arpt, at 100 feet AGL. During an aerial application maneuver, the engine made a loud bang and stopped. The plt leveled the acft, selected a landing site and landed. During the roll out, the acft crossed an…NTSB MKC87LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Orleans, NEThe pilot stated that he was spraying a wheat field with a load of chemicals, and was completing his fourth swath run, when he noticed powerlines in his flight path. He performed an evasive maneuver; however, the aircraft struckthe powerlines. The aicraft…NTSB DEN87LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Rock Springs, MTDuring the initial takeoff ground run in high wind conditions the acft drifted to the right, impacted a dirt bank, ground looped and nosed down. During the ground loop the left wing struck the ground, damaging the main spar.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 LAX86FUG06Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 188 · Thermal, CAThe plt lost directional control of the acft during his 4th takeoff from the rutted rwy surface. The tail wheel slipped into a rut on the rwy and the acft veered to the right where it contacted 8-10 ft tall brush. The acft traveled through the brush,…NTSB MIA86LA249Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Newberry, FLThe plt stated that while spraying a field he experienced an eng problem and while attempting a precautionary landing in a cow pasture his left main gear hit a hole and collapsed. Post crash examination of the eng revealed that the linkage on the throttle…NTSB ATL86LA244Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Screven, GAThe plt was making a landing on an unpaved road near the aerial application site. He reported that the spray boom contacted peanut vines causing the acft to ground loop. The plt stated that he 'might have had a small bank to the right' at the time. The wind…NTSB FTW86LQG18Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna A188B · Mcadoo, TXThe pilot stated he encountered unfavorable wind conditions during a procedure turn which caused the aircraft to bank excessively. Subsequently, the aircraft descended and impacted the ground. The plt thought the aircraft may have encountered a 'whirlwind.' A…NTSB DEN86LA230Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Langdon, NDWhile ground taxiing for takeoff the acft left main gear brake failed. During the ensuing right ground loop the left main gear collapsed and the left wing impacted the asphalt taxiway.NTSB MKC86LA164Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · Hugoton, KSThe PIC stated that he was flying low and slow in an attempt to observe an acft that had just crashed in an open fld off the departure end of the rwy at Hugoton. The acft was then observed to roll left and descend and impact the gnd about 1/4 mile beyond…NTSB MKC86LA152Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188 · Jonesboro, ARThe acft was engaged in spraying a rice field when, according to the plt, a total loss of power occurred. The acft was subsequently damaged during a forced landing in an open field. Due to the lack of fuel which he observed after the accident, the acft owner…NTSB DEN86LA198Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Center, COAccording to the plt involved in the accident the acft crashed during takeoff because the eng was not developing full power. The owner of the ag spraying business (to whom the acft belongs) and another plt for the operator, stated the mixture was improperly…NTSB SEA86LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188 · Durkee, ORWhile crossing a mountain ridge at low altitude, the aircraft encountered downdrafts. The pilot was forced to land as he was unable to arrest the descent rate. The landing was accomplished onto very rough terrain.NTSB FTW86FPA23Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna A188B · Malone, TXThe acft crashed before beginning a spraying operation after making a low pass over the field to alert a workman. According to one witness, a young bicyclist, the acft was turning around and began 'flopping' before it disappeared behind a hill. The field…NTSB MKC86FCJ02Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna A188B · Bridgeport, NEDuring an agricultural spray run, the aircraft collided with a utility pole, leaving part of the spary boom wrapped around the pole, and pieces of flap, wing, and fuel bladder nearby. The aircraft then impacted the ground about 1000 ft from the pole & was…NTSB CHI86FEM07Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 188B · Bay City, MIDuring an ag spray operation, the plt flew over the area before starting his swath runs. On his first run, he flew over wires at the end of the field. On the return swath run, he attempted to fly under the wires. While doing so, the acft struck a newly…NTSB ATL86LA166Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Magnolia Spring, ALDuring a spray run the plt attempted to climb over a tall tree, the acft failed to clear the tree which was contacted with the right wing. The acft then crash landed in a field. The acft was observed to stagger during several turns earlier in the operation.…NTSB SEA86LA133Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · Nyssa, ORDuring aerial application the engine ceased operating due to a broken shaft in the fuel pump. The boost pump was turned on and the engine ran momentarily. The pilot was unable to dump his 700 pounds of dry chemical and had to keep a nose down attitude in…NTSB CHI86FER08Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna A188B · Montevideo, MNDuring takeoff roll from a roadway the wind shifted from a headwind to a tailwind. The pilot of this crop duster turned to avoid a stop sign on the roadway and allowed his landing gear to touch down on a crossing roadway. The aircraft then flipped over onto…NTSB DEN86LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Berino, NMThe pilot reports that he was taking off on his third aerial app flt of the day. He said the wind was from the nw and very light and he was departing to the n. the density alt was calculated to be 5,200 ft. acceleration seemed to be normal until about two…NTSB CHI86FER05Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna A188B · Greenbush, MNThe plt reported that the acft contacted a soft spot, caused by recent rains, in the sod runway during takeoff. The acft decelerated, however, the plt attempted to continue the takeoff as not enough runway remained to abort. The acft did not obtain sufficient…NTSB FTW86LPA16Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 188 · Atlanta, TXThe pilot lost directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll. It then departed the runway and ran into a drainage ditch which collapsed the main landing gear.NTSB ATL85LA281Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Baxley, GAPlt attempted ldg in cultivated field after sowing load of rye grass seed. Grnd was soft and wheel dug in and acft nosed over. Plt was not injured.NTSB ANC85LA165Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Gold King Creek, AKThe plt stated that when he landed, the acft was rolling out on its main gear in a tail low attitude, when he applied braking action. A moment later, the acft began to pitch nose down. He compensated with full up elevator, but the acft nosed over.NTSB MKC85LA193Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Meade, KSThe plt reported that when he attempted to climb at the end of a swath run the acft began to mush. The acft was over tall corn and despite the use of full power it would not climb. The acft flew about one mile in the semi-stalled condition and then began to…NTSB MIA85LKG04Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna A188B · Bainbridge, GAThe acft stalled during aerial application operations and collided with the ground. The plt said the wind was gusting to 30 KTS and during a steep downwind turn the loaded acft stalled at 100 ft AGL. The plt recommended less steep turns and not operating in…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…