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May 23, 2026 · Cessna A188B · N8288G
Doerun, GA
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 23, 2026
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Doerun, GA
Aircraft
Cessna A188B (1973)
Tail Number
N8288G
Operator
Ford Flying Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA26LA216
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.
Full Narrative
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.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna A188B
Tail NumberN8288G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFord Flying Service
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 10 kt, gusting 18 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter30.03 inHg
Observation Time15:00
Weather SourceWFAC