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NTSB investigations: Cessna A188B, GA

56 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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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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'GA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2073005')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'GA' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
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  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'GA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2073005'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

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NTSB ERA26LA216Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna A188B · Doerun, GAOn May 23, 2026, about 1500 eastern daylight time, a Cessna A188B, N8288G, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Doerun, Georgia. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part…May 23, 2026 · N8288G · Substantial damage NTSB ERA21FA184Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna A188 · Pineview, GAThe pilot’s inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in collision with powerlines during an aerial application flight.Apr 13, 2021 · N4912Q · Destroyed NTSB ERA09LA470Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · McRae, GAA total loss of engine power due to pre-ignition/detonation as a result of a fuel control malfunction.Aug 20, 2009 · N4842R · Substantial damage NTSB ERA09LA258Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Pinehurst, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reasons.Apr 23, 2009 · N4789Q · Substantial damage NTSB MIA01LA199Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Pelham, GAThe ground refueler's inadequate visual lookout resulting in his walking into the rotating propeller of the airplane and receiving fatal injuries.Jul 28, 2001 · N8358G · No damage NTSB 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 damage NTSB MIA99LA011Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Statesboro, GAThe pilot's decision to attempt a flight with an unairworthy condition (leaky brake) and improper use of brakes on landing rollout. This resulted in a loss of brake fluid, directional control, ground loop, and on ground collision with terrain.Oct 15, 1998 · N4925Q · Substantial damage NTSB ATL97LA056Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Waynesboro, GAThe failure of the right wing after the pilot exceeded the design stress limit of the airplane, leading to a loss of control in flight.Apr 2, 1997 · N53212 · Destroyed NTSB MIA97LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Ocilla, GAthe pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations and failure to ensure the aircraft contained an adequate amount of fuel to complete the flight, which resulted in loss of engine power because of fuel exhaustion. Uneven terrain in the emergency landing…Nov 20, 1996 · N53319 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL97LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · Ocilla, GAThe pilot's failure to adequately preflight and plan the fuel required for the flight.Oct 31, 1996 · N731BQ · Substantial damage NTSB ATL96LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188 · Pelham, GAfailure of the pilot to maintain directional control on the takeoff roll, which resulted in the airplane veering off the runway and colliding with a cotton picker (vehicle).Jul 1, 1996 · N9088R · Substantial damage NTSB ATL95LA108Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188 · Garfield, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain flying speed during a climbout from a swath run which resulted in a stall and the subsequent collision with trees.Jun 13, 1995 · N53340 · Destroyed NTSB ATL94LA157Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Coolidge, GAThe pilot's inadequate preflight preparation. A factor was the wet runway.Aug 18, 1994 · N9928J · Substantial damage NTSB 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 · Destroyed NTSB 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 · Destroyed NTSB ATL92LA171Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188 · Sylvania, GAAn inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot which resulted in fuel contamination and a loss of engine power.Sep 1, 1992 · N9450G · Substantial damage NTSB ATL89DKG02Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna A188B · Statesboro, GAImproper inflight planning which allowed the engine to lose power due to fuel exhaustion.Mar 30, 1989 · N9583G · Substantial damage NTSB ATL88DKG12Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 188B · Bainbridge, GAAug 10, 1988 · N731UH · Destroyed NTSB ATL88DKG10Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 188 · Douglas, GAJul 15, 1988 · N91217 · Substantial damage 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…Sep 6, 1986 · N9351R · Substantial damage 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.Sep 21, 1985 · N84284 · Substantial damage 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…Aug 17, 1985 · N731RD · Substantial damage 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…Aug 16, 1985 · N53172 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL83LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Wadley, GAThe pilot had been using a paved road for a landing strip until someone complained. He then changed to a north- south dirt road with trees on the west side and utility wires and poles on the right side. While landing with a left crosswind at about 16 gusting…Mar 11, 1983 · N8233G · Destroyed NTSB ATL82DA265Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 188B · Gibson, GAThe pilot began a swath run by approaching the field over tall trees. Just beyond the trees was a 7 ft rise in the terrain. The pilot stated that he did not flare soon enough. Reportedly, the plane struck the crop, the gear sheared off and the plane slid to a…Sep 7, 1982 · N4877R · Substantial damage NTSB ATL81FKG41Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna A188B · Sylvania, GAAug 7, 1981 · N731WY · Destroyed NTSB ATL81DKG38Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna A188B · Pitts, GAAug 4, 1981 · N8900G · Substantial damage NTSB ATL81DLA10Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 188B · Coolidge, GAJul 17, 1981 · N6298G · Substantial damage NTSB ATL81DKG23Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna A188B · Albany, GAJun 11, 1981 · N9822G · Substantial damage NTSB ATL81FKG01Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna A188B · Buena Vista, GAOct 7, 1980 · N6369G · Substantial damage NTSB ATL80DKG19Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 188 · Albany, GAAug 13, 1980 · N9822G · Substantial damage NTSB ATL80FLA05Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna A188B · Moultrie, GAAug 2, 1980 · N9364R · Substantial damage NTSB MIA79DKG60Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 188B · Waynesboro, GAAug 10, 1979 · N4800Q · Substantial damage NTSB MIA79FKG61Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 188T · Albany, GAAug 8, 1979 · N9822G · Substantial damage NTSB MIA79DLA03Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna A188B · Waycross, GAOct 11, 1978 · N4771Q · Destroyed NTSB MIA78FKG82Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 188B · Brooklett, GASep 20, 1978 · N4962Q · Substantial damage NTSB MIA78DLA48Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 188B · Colquitt, GAAug 18, 1978 · N9094R · Substantial damage NTSB MIA78FKG72Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 188B · Broxton, GAAug 17, 1978 · N5622G · Substantial damage NTSB MIA78FKG53Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 188B · Cordele, GAAug 16, 1978 · N9449R · Destroyed NTSB MIA78DKG69Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna A188B · Pineview, GAAug 5, 1978 · N731KE · Substantial damage NTSB MIA78FKG57Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 188B · Sylvester, GAJul 6, 1978 · N6298G · Substantial damage NTSB MIA78DLA40Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna A188B · Whigham, GAJun 22, 1978 · N9435R · Destroyed NTSB MIA78DLA33Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna A188B · Moultrie, GAMay 8, 1978 · N6298G · Substantial damage NTSB MIA77FLA47Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 188B · Enigma, GAAug 21, 1977 · N9392G · Destroyed NTSB MIA77DKG31Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna A188B · Rochelle, GAMay 30, 1977 · N9631G · Destroyed NTSB MIA76DKH04Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 188B · Quitman, GASep 1, 1976 · N9070R · Destroyed NTSB MIA76DKG95Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 188 · Albany, GAAug 10, 1976 · N9822G · Substantial damage NTSB MIA76FKG93Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna A188B · Waynesboro, GAAug 6, 1976 · N53128 · Destroyed NTSB MIA76FKG90Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 188 · Butler, GAJul 29, 1976 · N91214 · Destroyed NTSB MIA76DKG87Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 188B · Hawkinsville, GAJul 12, 1976 · N9136R · Substantial damage