Cessna 188
33 on the U.S. register across 3 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1966 to 1974; half of them date from 1967 or earlier. Texas has the most (6). 48% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the 188 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, single engine · Piston singles
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 1 engine
- Common engines
- Cont Motor O-470 Series (30), Cont Motor O 470R (2), Cont Motor Io 520 Series (1)
- Seats
- 1
- Cruise speed
- about 96 mph
- Maker on the register
- Cessna
- Registered
- earliest certificate July 12, 1967; newest July 26, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Who owns them registrant type
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
When they were built by decade · 4 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Airworthiness certificate class
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Fleet pages: Lakeview Aviation INC · Greater Houston Soaring Association
Accident history NTSB
Each aircraft's own page already shows its NTSB accident and incident record. The model-wide record (accidents per year, fatal and non-fatal, against the number registered) is being added; it will appear here.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Cessna 188 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
33 as of October 2, 2026, counting 3 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Cessna 188s?
Texas, with 6.
Who owns the Cessna 188?
48% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 4 188A (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N9979G | Cessna 188A |
Individual owner Iowa |
Restricted | 2023-05-17 | Valid |
| N5642J | Cessna 188A |
Greater Houston Soaring Association Needville, Texas |
Multiple | 2023-01-30 | Valid |
| N5697J | Cessna 188A |
Co-owned owner Indiana |
Multiple | 2018-05-15 | Valid |
| N2279U | Cessna 188A |
Individual owner Alabama |
Multiple | 2003-12-12 | Valid |