NTSB investigations: Cessna A188B, 1986
20 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.
Cases per year
| 1971 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1973 | 11 |
| 1974 | 37 |
| 1975 | 45 |
| 1976 | 56 |
| 1977 | 85 |
| 1978 | 69 |
| 1979 | 50 |
| 1980 | 60 |
| 1981 | 66 |
| 1982 | 24 |
| 1983 | 26 |
| 1984 | 33 |
| 1985 | 22 |
| 1986 | 20 |
| 1987 | 16 |
| 1988 | 20 |
| 1989 | 19 |
| 1990 | 13 |
| 1991 | 24 |
| 1992 | 16 |
| 1993 | 16 |
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1995 | 19 |
| 1996 | 14 |
| 1997 | 15 |
| 1998 | 13 |
| 1999 | 16 |
| 2000 | 15 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 14 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 3 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Where
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Query with SQL
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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1986
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"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 year(c."eventDate") = 1986
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" 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 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.