Cessna T188C accident near Randolph, Nebraska, August 1, 2026
On August 1, 2026 at about 7:30 pm local time, a Cessna T188C, registered N9998J, was substantially damaged in an accident during maneuvering (low-alt flying) near Randolph, Nebraska. It was an aerial application (crop spraying) flight under agricultural flying rules (Part 137). No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- August 1, 2026 · about 7:30 pm local time
- Place
- Randolph, Nebraska · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Cessna T188C · all T188Cs on the register
- Registration
- N9998J · registry record · serial T18803927T
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Aerial application (crop spraying) flight · agricultural flying rules (Part 137)
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Low altitude operation/event during maneuvering (low-alt flying) defining event
The aircraft
- Seats: 1
- Landing gear: fixed
- Operator: Becker Flying Service INC
The flight
- Departed from: 0B4 Hartington NE at 7:15 pm
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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