Cessna 188 — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 29, 2026
There are 130 Cessna 188 airframes on record (built 1965–1980), 21 currently registered. 5 have one or more NTSB accident records (5 records total). Data as of Jul 29, 2026.
Recent Cessna 188 accidents
A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident examination revealed no evidence of preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot's failure to maintain airplane pitch, power, and turn coordination while maneuvering at low altitude, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and a collision with terrain.
The pilot’s failure to release the load of agricultural product before the landing approach and his failure to maintain aircraft control during an initial climb after an aborted landing, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall.
The pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.