NTSB investigations: Cessna T188C

17 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna T188C, where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power”. 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

19822026
NTSB investigations: Cessna T188C per year, 1982–2026: 17 cases
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NTSB FTW04LA214Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Heth, ARThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Aug 16, 2004 · N9314J · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03LA199Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Colorado City, TXThe loss of engine power due to failure of the crankshaft. A contributing factor was low altitude flight.Aug 20, 2003 · N3872J · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Seminole, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Oct 29, 2002 · N4779J · Substantial damageNTSB CHI02LA276Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Olivia, MNThe fouled spark plugs and the terrain condition encountered during the aborted takeoff.Sep 10, 2002 · N9432J · Substantial damageNTSB SEA02LA138Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Choteau, MTFuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inattention to fuel consumption (flight duration) which resulted in a total loss of power and subsequent hard landing.Jul 29, 2002 · N2802J · Substantial damageNTSB CHI99LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T-188C · Dalton, NEthe improper adjustment of the fuel pump by maintenance personnel. Factors to the accident were the excessive output of the fuel pump, trees, residential structure, fence, and propane tank.Apr 13, 1999 · N2173J · Substantial damageNTSB CHI98LA240Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Austin, MNthe improper maintenance by other maintenance personnel. Factors were the throttle control not safetied, the crops, and unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilotJul 6, 1998 · N9957J · Substantial damageNTSB SEA96LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Hooper, UTloss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). A factor relating to the accident was: the proximity of obstructions, which limited the pilot's ability to reach a suitable emergency landing area.May 30, 1996 · N9980J · Substantial damageNTSB SEA95LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Mattawa, WAA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Aug 10, 1995 · N9574J · Substantial damageNTSB FTW92LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Cordel, OKThe animals in the landing area. A factor was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Mar 31, 1992 · N2695J · Substantial damageNTSB CHI90DEM03Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna T188 · Williamsburg, MIA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The lack of suitable terrain for landing was a factor related to the accident.May 22, 1990 · N9441J · DestroyedNTSB FTW89DQG07Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna T188C · Spur, TXPartial power loss for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the farm equipment parked near the end of the runway.Sep 27, 1989 · N3382J · DestroyedNTSB MIA89LA182Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Hollandale, MSThe failure of the turbocharger due to an improperly installed retaining nut. The soft/wet terrain was a contributing factor.Jul 2, 1989 · N3775J · Substantial damageNTSB SEA86LA161Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T-188-C · Othello, WAAn engine failure for unknown reasons occurred during an aerial application maneuver. A forced landing was accomplished onto very rough, rocky terrain where the aircraft was destroyed during the landing sequence.Jul 1, 1986 · N9574J · DestroyedNTSB ATL85LA245Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Athens, ALThe acft experienced a gradual loss of pwr followed by an in-flt fire which lead to an off arpt forced landing. During the forced landing ihe acft collided with trees and was destroyed by fire.Aug 12, 1985 · N2825J · DestroyedNTSB FTW83LA292Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Eudora, ARDuring the return trip to the arpt, the eng lost power & the plt landed in an open field with soft terrain. Shortly after touchdown, the right main gear dug into the soft soil & collapsed. A fire started after the acft came to rest & it was destroyed. The…Jun 25, 1983 · N9934J · DestroyedNTSB NYC82DA046Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna T188C · Block Island, RIWhile on a ferry flight approaching the nantucket VOR the pilot stated that the engine began to run rough. The aircraft was turned back towards Block Island at which time the fuel pressure began to fluctuate and decrease along with the manifold pressure. The…Mar 8, 1982 · N9374J · Destroyed