# NTSB investigations, IL: Miscellaneous/other

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB CEN26LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA264.md): Bell 206B · Saint Joseph, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Jul 17, 2026 · N297CA · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN26LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA081.md): Ela ELA10 · Morris, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 23, 2025 · N396S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure obtain the proper rotor rpm before applying power for the takeoff roll which resulted in a loss of control.
- [NTSB CEN21LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA226.md): I.C.A.-Brasov IS-28B2 · Hampshire, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 16, 2021 · N41CR · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in the exceedance of the glider’s critical angle of attack following the breakage of the weak/safety link during a winch launch, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin, and…
- [NTSB CEN18FA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA259.md): Eurocopter Deutschland EC135 P1 · Chicago, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2018 · N312SA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent disabling of the No. 1 and No. 2 engines' electronic engine control systems, which resulted in engine and rotor overspeed conditions, a subsequent autorotation, and a hard landing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's…
- [NTSB GAA18CA401](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA401.md): Grumman G164 · Rochelle, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2018 · N6795Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to move the power lever to the proper position before takeoff, which resulted in insufficient airspeed and a subsequent aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB OPS18IA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS18IA015.md): Boeing 747 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Class 3 · Incident · Final report · Jun 21, 2018 · B-18711 · No damage
  > Interference with the localizer signal resulting in a Multipath condition experienced by CAL5148 while conducting an ILS CAT III (autoland) approach. This condition resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent go-around. The interference was most likely…
- [NTSB GAA17CA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA265.md): Rotorcraft Development OH-58A+ · Waterloo, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 7, 2017 · N993YC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to see and avoid transmission wires while maneuvering at a low altitude.
- [NTSB GAA17CA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA109.md): Piper PA28R · Kewanee, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 16, 2016 · N55484 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear during the approach to land.
- [NTSB CEN14CA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA289.md): Cessna 182A · Valmeyer, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 14, 2014 · N5172D · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent deployment of the skydiver's drogue chute when he exited the airplane, resulting in it contacting and damaging the horizontal stabilizer.
- [NTSB CEN13CA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA117.md): Embraer EMB-145LR · Chicago, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 29, 2012 · N619AE · No damage
  > The presence of deice fluid on the floor, which resulted in a slip hazard and an injury to the flight attendant.
- [NTSB CEN12CA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA078.md): Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm BK 117 B-2 · Carbondale, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 13, 2011 · N330SL · Substantial damage
  > The main rotor blade’s contact with the vertical stabilizer during the engine shutdown in strong, gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN12IA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12IA050.md): Nusbaum Vaquero · Hebron, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2011 · N30CY · No damage
  > The pilot’s operation of the airplane with known medical conditions and his subsequent heart attack during the flight.
- [NTSB CEN11LA605](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA605.md): WSK PZL Mielec M-18 Dromader · Freeport, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2011 · N7070L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to operate the airplane with a known defect in the elevator control system that led to his inability to control the airplane during the initial climb.
- [NTSB CEN11CA486](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA486.md): Hamlin John D CH701 · Paxton, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 16, 2011 · N9040W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to takeoff with a tailwind in high density altitude conditions.
- [NTSB CEN10CA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA246.md): Carlesimo Glasair III T · Lynwood, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 7, 2010 · N713MJ · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to follow the pre-landing checklist and verifying the position of the fuel selector.
- [NTSB CEN09CA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA089.md): Cessna 182 · Gillespie, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 28, 2008 · N44LL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to take off with a known obstacle on the runway.
- [NTSB CHI08CA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA281.md): Firefly Balloons 8B-15 · Springfield, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 11, 2008 · N2053D · No damage
  > The failure of the passenger to follow the pilot's instructions by not steadying herself during the landing.

## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'IL' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT e.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e WHERE e."isDefiningEvent" AND e."tier2Number" = '900')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/900/cases?state=IL

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