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 LAX85LA348Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Willcox, AZOn August 15, 1985, a Cessna 180 lost eng pwr due to fuel exhaustion and collided with the ground during an aerial applicaion maneuver. The acft sustained substantial damage but the pilot was not injured. The plt stated that he should have checked the fuel…NTSB FTW85LA322Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Cushing, OKThe plt was test flying the acft after a major eng overhaul.a left turn was made away from the arpt after takeoff and immediately thereafter the eng lost pwr. With no suitable landing area within gliding distance, the acft was manuevered straight ahead where…NTSB ATL85LA247Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188 · Dyersburg, TNDuring the third takeoff the pilot failed to obtain and maintain flying speed and crashed in a field off the departure end of the ag strip.NTSB MKC85LA183Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Menlo, KSPlt reports that the eng gradually lost power during a swath turn around. A landing on a nearby road appeared possible but the eng quit and the acft crashed in a corn field. Post accident examination by an FAA inspector failed to reveal any evidence to…NTSB ATL85LA244Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Benton, MSThe plt attempted to takeoff on the rwy a during takeoff ground run the acft lifted off prematurely and stalled into high vegetation. The plt stated that the grass on the runway should have been cut before it got too tall.NTSB MKC85FA177Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Dodge City, KSThe plt was was making east & west runs over a milo field as he was dispensing parathion. He reported that he had been working under high voltage power lines each time he flew past the west edge of the field. He stated that on the last pass, the acft…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 ATL85LA228Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Clanton, ALThe acft collided with a fence & a ditch during a precautionary off-arpt landing in a pasture. The plt reported that following the completion of aerial application operations, thunderstorms were blocking his return to the arpt. He had elected to land to await…NTSB ANC85LA141Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188 · Dry Creek Mine, AKThe plt reported that while on final apch aprx 100 ft from touchdown, the acft yawed to the left and the left wing dropped. The acft contacted the ground aprx 25 ft left of the rwy and nosed over.NTSB MKC85LA162Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Indianola, NEN4848Q was loaded to max gross wt and was taking off on a 2,350 ft, turf rwy. The plt said the wind was light and favored rwy 29 before takeoff. The density alt was about 2,500 ft. the plt said the acft did not seem to be developing quite the power it should…NTSB DEN85LA184Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Del Norte, COThe plt was attempting to take off from a 3800-FT grass rwy. Field elevation was 7700 ft, temp was 88 deg. The plt said that at about 2500 ft down the rwy he decided to abort the takeoff. Directional control was lost and the airplane groundlooped. The plt…NTSB CHI85LA261Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · Waskish, MNDuring initial takeoff climb of an aerial application flt the plt could not maintain alt. While he was dumping the chemical load the acft struck trees, impacted the terrain and burst into flames. The plt was not properly certificated to fly under FAR part 137.NTSB ATL85FLT08Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna A188B · Marks, MSThe plt reported that while he was on an aerial application flt, a rain storm suddenly began & forced him to quickly return & land. He reported that the rain was so heavy that he could only see straight down. He contacted his ground crew & asked them to help…NTSB MKC85LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A-188-B · Broadwater, NEAg plt reports that the acft would not climb fast enough after takeoff to clear tree stumps off the end of the runway at his ag strip. The density altitude was about 6,000 and the plt acknowledges that a lighter load would have allowed the acft to climb fast…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 CHI85LA191Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Virden, ILDuring aerial application, the pilot attempted to pass over a set of low wires and under high tension lines. The wires are 300 ft. apart horizontally. The prop contacted the high tension lines and the acft was destroyed on contact with the ground.NTSB ATL85LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Prentiss, MSThere was no wind as the plt took off to proceed to an ag site; however, by the time he arrived, the wind had begun to blow. Reportedly, he landed downwind on a rural road in winds that were from the southwest at 10 gusting to 15 KTS. The plt stated that he…NTSB ANC84FA189Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 188 · Chugiak, AKThe plt stated the acft was covered with ice but he removed the majority of it before taking off. The acft contained a 200 gal load of fuel in the hopper. The plt stated the acft accelerated slower than normal and the takeoff ground run was long. He stated…NTSB FTW84LA385Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Maysville, OKWith aprx 300 ft of rwy remaining the plt rotated. The acft flew to about 15 ft before it settled back to the ground at the end of the sod strip. After rolling through 2 fences the acft collided with a dirt bank next to a ditch collapsing the main gear. The…NTSB LAX84LUJ01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 188B · Salome, AZThe acft collided with the terrain following a loss of power due to fuel exhaustion while spraying a cotton field. The plt stated he was aware of the low fuel supply but was pushing to complete the job before dark.NTSB CHI84LA366Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Delavan, MNThe plt stated the acft would not climb rapidly enough on takeoff to clear powerlines. Plt elected to fly under the wires instead of climbing over them and risking stalling the acft. The prop, windshield, and vert stabilizer contacted the lowest wire. Plt…NTSB ANC84LA145Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188 · Fairbanks, AKThe acft landed short of the rwy at a mining strip. The plt said he encountered a downdraft and in spite of the additionof full power the acft descended to the ground. The acft was loaded with 150 gallons of diesel fuel in the hopper and the plt attempted to…NTSB ATL84FA268Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Eastover, SCThe acft collided with the ground during a turn-around. The hopper dump valve on the acft was found closed after the accident. The fuel tanks were reportedly full (54 gallon capacity) and 120 gals of benlate, a non-toxic liquid herbicidehad been loaded aboard…NTSB FTW84LA358Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Olton, TXA ttl loss of power occurred during the initial takeoff climb. A forced landing was made in a field during which the acft contacted a ditch. The right wing and right main gear were torn from the acft. Post accident investigation revealed the left fuel tank…NTSB MKC84LA253Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Plains, KSThe acft collided with a tall crop during an attempted takeoff from a dirt road. The acft had failed to become airborne on another road after about 2600 ft of run and the attempt was aborted. This takeoff run was about 2800 ft according to the plt. The plt…NTSB MKC84FA240Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Stonewall, ARWhile engaged in aerial application, two acft working the same field collided in-flight. Pre-flight planning and briefing for the dual operation was not conducted. There were no inter-plane communications.NTSB FTW84LA337Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Batesville, TXThere were no known acft or eng problems involved in the accident. A witness stated the acft started its pullup from the first swath run of the day on an agricultural operation, collided with an electrical transmission line & fell to the ground, fatally…NTSB SEA84LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Palouse, WAPIC stated he landed in S0FT dirt short of the 1600 ft ag strip. The acft nosed over.NTSB SEA84LA186Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Pasco, WAThe acft was loaded with 1500 lbs of dry chemical (fertilizer). The air temp at the time of the accident was 95 deg f, resulting in a high density alt. Rising terrain existed at the point where the plt attempted a turnaround. In an attempt to turn away from…NTSB MIA84LA219Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188 · Bunnell, FLThe acft departed the side of the rwy during takeoff. The acft was being ferried by the plt to his home base in FL. The NTSB did not receive an accident report from the plt although he said that one was mailed. Requests for a duplicate werenot responded to. A…NTSB ATL84LA230Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Georgetown, MSThe plt reported that during a pull-up, the prop went to a low pitch angle & the eng was not developing full power. He noted that the tachometer was near the red line & he retarded the prop pitch control & the throttle. Also, he noted that the oil pressure…NTSB MKC84FCD01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna A188B · Hesper, IAThe acft crashed after colliding with a power line. During the first spray pass the plt attempted to fly under the power line. The veritcal fin hit the wire and the acft crashed. There were no mechanical problems with the acft during this aerial application…NTSB FTW84LA289Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Speaks, TXDuring takeoff to the south the northerly wind picked up. Acceleration was not sufficient enough to become airborne before end of airstrip. Acft overran airstrip and collided with a ditch. Density alt was 2,500 ft MSL and acft loaded with 1,200 lbs of…NTSB DEN84LA193Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · Albuquerque, NMThe arpt had a UNICOM & 2 rwys, 17/35 & 10/28. The acft had an operable radio, but the plt did not call UNICOM. He elected to land on rwy 17 which had a x-wind from 100 degs at 20 KTS. During the apch, the plt compensated for the x-wind by lowering the left…NTSB DEN84LA181Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Opheim, MTThe acft was damaged in a forced landing after the engine quit. The plt said that several weeks prior to the accident hediscovered the fuel crossover quick drain was 'frozen' shut and would not drain. He removed the drain to lubricate it and upon…NTSB 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.…NTSB MIA84FA188Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna C-188 · Elkton, FLThe aircraft departed the farm grass strip for a spray mission estimated to take about 20 minutes. When the aircraft failed to return the pilots business partner started looking for the aircraft and pilot. The aircraft was found about one and one half mile…NTSB ATL84LA199Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Hollandale, MSTwo acft were spraying same field. A farm hand was used as flagger to mark last crop row sprayed. Flagger used for last two seasons and briefed previously on flagging operations by the pilot/farm owner. Flagger was not briefed where to begin counting crop…NTSB ANC84LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Kantishna, AKThe acft encountered uneven terrain during landing & rolled over. There were no acft malfunctions according to the plt. The plt to date has not filed an accident report. In a telephonic interview he said he encountered the uneven terrain during landing…NTSB MKC84LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Campbell, NEDuring a forced landing in a milo field, the spray bar caught in the crop, causing the acft to pitch nose down before coming to a stop, damaging the wings and propeller.NTSB MKC84LA160Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188 · Mcgehee, ARThe acft ran out of fuel during an approach to the arpt & landed short of the strip. During the landing, the left main gear collapsed. The plt thought he had about 8 gal of fuel remaining.NTSB FTW84LA257Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Ripley, OKAcft contacted three unmarked transmission power lines which crossed the cimarron river. The plt was flying over the river trying to locate a field which was to be sprayed. The acft then crashed on nearby river bed.NTSB SEA84LA122Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · Perrydale, ORThe plt stated that while taking off from the 1,100 ft rough strip, the acft struck a bump causing it to become airborneprematurely. The acft then settled back onto tall wheat past the end of the strip & flipped inverted.NTSB MKC84LA136Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Lepanto, ARThe acft lost power during an aerial application flt & crashed during a forced landing. An investigation revealed that the magnetos were not in an airworthy condition at the time of the accident. The acft had been operated 338 hrs since the last 100 hr…NTSB SEA84LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · Shedd, ORWhile landing on a 1600 ft ag strip, the plt realized he had too much speed. However, there were power lines at the departure end of the strip, so he elected not to attempt a go-around. He intentionally ground looped the acft to avoid a ditch & road at the…NTSB DEN84LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Hardin, MTThe plt returned to the arpt with about a 100 gal load of spray solution on board when the flagger would not work. During the landing, the acft swerved to the left & the right gear collapsed. No mechanical malfunction or failure of the gear or brakes was…NTSB MKC84LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Mcgehee, ARThe plt stated that he made a wheel landing in an ag strip. As the forward speed decresaed, the tail was lowered to the ground. The acft was nearly stopped when the tail started up & the acft nosed over. The plt stated that before the accident, the winds were…NTSB 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…NTSB ATL84FLT03Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna A-188B · Crawford, MSThe acft stalled during an aerial application turn-around. Before recovery from the stall, the acft collided with trees, a power line and the ground. No evidence of a preimpact malfunction was found or reported.NTSB LAX84LA160Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Santa Nella, CADuring a low level ag turn, the acft's left wing impacted an 8-FT high stand pipe. The acft then cartwheeled & crashed. A few weeks before the accident, the plt had personally inspected the field. However, just days before the accident, the standpipe had been…