N8288GCESSNA A188B2026-05-23 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA A188BS/N: 18801287

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, May 23, 2026
NTSB Number
ERA26LA216
Location
Doerun, GA
Event ID
20260527203057
Coordinates
31.348442, -83.898320
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18801287
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1973
Model / ICAO
A188BC188
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
A188B

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
FORD FLYING SERVICE INC
Address
PO BOX 489
City
DOERUN
State / Zip Code
GA 31744-0489
Country
United States

Analysis

On May 23, 2026, about 1500 eastern daylight time, a Cessna A188B, N8288G, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Doerun, Georgia. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 agricultural flight.

According to the pilot, during his fourth flight of the day the airplane sustained a total loss of engine power while en route to apply fertilizer to a corn field. The pilot initiated a forced landing to a field, during which the airplane struck trees before it came to rest upright, resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage and wings.

The wreckage was retained for further examination.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA26LA216