Cessna A188 — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 22, 2026
There are 292 Cessna A188 airframes on record (built 1966–1970), 22 currently registered. 5 have one or more NTSB accident records (5 records total, 1 with a fatal highest-injury classification). Data as of Jul 22, 2026.
Recent Cessna A188 accidents
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude during aerial application operations, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and entering an aerodynamic stall and spin.
The total loss of engine power due to a loose oil filter adapter, which resulted in oil starvation. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s failure to comply with a Federal Aviation Administration airworthiness directive.
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's runway selection based on the wind conditions.
The pilot's loss of directional control during a crosswind takeoff.