NTSB investigations: Cessna A188B, 1987
16 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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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\") = 1987
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") = 1987
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 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…