Models / Cessna / A188B / N4788Q Aircraft record N4788Q Cessna A188B Deregistered Unclaimed Source: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026 This N-number isn't registered right now. Below is its last known registration, canceled Jan 11, 2000.
Safety record in brief: 2 NTSB accidents (substantial damage at worst, latest Jun 1999) · 1 AD may apply
NTSB events 2 substantial, 1999 ADs may apply 1 confirm with A&P Service reports 0 since 1995
Registration FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Last registered owner Co-owners
City, state Big Sandy, MT
Certificate issued Nov 18, 1993
Canceled Jan 11, 2000 We never show street addresses, even though they appear in the public FAA file. Individual owners are shown by city and state only.
Airframe & engine FAA Registry + type data Airframe
Manufacturer Cessna
Model A188B
Serial number 18802530T
Aircraft type Fixed wing single engine
Category Land
Certification Type Certificated
Seats 1
Engines 1
Max takeoff weight Up to 12,499 lb
Mode S code A5E251 Engine
Type Reciprocating Total time and engine hours aren't public. They appear here once the owner adds logbooks.
Ownership history Ownership history from FAA records 1993 – 2000 Co-owners Big Sandy, MT 1967 – 1968 Individual owner St Paul, MN · different airframe: Cessna 185e S/N 185-1257 Individual owners are shown by city and state only.
Safety record NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 20, 2026 · SDRs · Oct 16, 2026 NTSB events (2)
Accident · substantial damage Jun 24, 1999 · Big Sandy, MT The pilot's failure to maintain clearance between the wire and his aircraft. A transmission wire and downdraft were factors.
Damage Substantial
Injuries Minor
Report SEA99LA095 From NTSB records; matched by serial number. Read NTSB report (search CAROL for SEA99LA095)
Accident · substantial damage Oct 12, 1993 · Wall, SD FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT GROUND SWERVE. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE PILOT'S LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH THE TYPE (MAKE AND MODEL) OF AIRPLANE.
Damage Substantial
Injuries None
Report CHI94LA012 From NTSB records; matched by serial number. Read NTSB report (search CAROL for CHI94LA012)
Accident history for this model ADs published since 1998 that may apply (1) These match the airframe or engine model. Whether each one applies, and whether it's been complied with, depends on serial numbers, equipment and logbook entries. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.
AD Subject Effective Applies to 2011-10-09 Cessna Aircraft Company Models 150, 152, 170, 172, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, 188, 190… Jun 17, 2011 Airframe (A188B)
AI-extracted — verify against original. Matched from each AD's applicability section; ADs replaced by a later AD are left out.
Service Difficulty Reports (0) No Service Difficulty Reports found for this airframe since 1995.
Sources FAA Aircraft Registry Registration, owner city and state, airframe, engine updated Oct 20, 2026 NTSB accident and incident database Accidents and incidents since 1982 updated Oct 15, 2026 FAA Airworthiness Directives (Federal Register) ADs published since 1998 updated Oct 20, 2026 FAA Service Difficulty Reports Reports since 1995 updated Oct 16, 2026 Request owner name removal Report an error in this record