Has N9278G been in an accident?

Yes. N9278G appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2020.

What kind of aircraft is N9278G?

N9278G is a 1973 Cessna A188B (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18801444.

N9278G — 1973 Cessna A188B

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026

N9278G appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2020, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 18801444
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: A188B
Year: 1973
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor Io 520 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN20CA331Jul 27, 2020Hartington, NENo injuries
The pilot's failure to ensure that the engine oil cap was installed before takeoff, which resulted in the oil obscuring the pilot’s view through the windshield and necessitated a forced landing on unsuitable terrain. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s complacency and self-induced pressure to complete the flight.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1973 Cessna A188B).

Feb 15, 2022deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N9278G been in an accident?: Yes. N9278G appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2020.
What kind of aircraft is N9278G?: N9278G is a 1973 Cessna A188B (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18801444.

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