# NTSB investigations, IL: Performance/control parameters, general

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 CEN26LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA083.md): Cessna 150 · Round Lake Park, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 5, 2026 · N101FA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a soft-field takeoff and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB CEN24LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA174.md): Cessna 172M · West Chicago, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 2, 2024 · N20095 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during an encounter with wind while holding short of the runway.
- [NTSB CEN24LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA005.md): Helicopteres Guimbal Cabri G2 · Cahokia Heights, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 2, 2023 · N354MH · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control which resulted in impact with the ground.
- [NTSB CEN23FA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA340.md): Richards Heavylift Helo UH-1H · Oakdale, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 31, 2023 · N567VF · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN16LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA299.md): Engineering & Research 415 C · Mt Morris, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2016 · N99307 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control during a forced landing in gusting crosswind conditions and the airplane’s subsequent bounce on the runway following a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CEN15FA388](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA388.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Kewanee, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2015 · N765CD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation shortly after takeoff into low instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB CEN15FA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA289.md): Cessna 172P · Bartlett, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2015 · N62681 · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined because an examination of the airplane did not reveal any preimpact abnormalities.
- [NTSB CEN15FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA009.md): Raytheon 58 · Palos Hills, IL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2014 · N31EW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation while operating in night, instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB CEN14LA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA316.md): Grazhopper Trike · Ottawa, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2014 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The noncertificated pilot’s improper decision to operate the powered-parachute at low altitude through mist in a confined area while he was impaired by multiple sedating medications, which resulted in his loss of control of the parachute and subsequent impact…
- [NTSB CEN13LA436](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA436.md): Texas Helicopter OH-13E/M74 · Champaign, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2013 · N176MR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter during an aerial application maneuver.
- [NTSB CEN12CA665](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA665.md): Cessna 182 · Tiskilwa, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 30, 2012 · N82GS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control while preforming a short field takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN12FA619](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA619.md): Wiggins AIR Boss · Lansing, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2012 · N717EW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to obtain adequate familiarization with gyroplane operations before attempting a flight test of the recently completed gyroplane, which resulted in his failure to maintain control during the accident flight.
- [NTSB CEN12LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA325.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Peoria, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2012 · N1UB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control while hover-taxiing.
- [NTSB CEN11LA595](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA595.md): Cessna 140 · Monmouth, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2011 · N72688 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN11FA537](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA537.md): Morrison E-RACER · Big Rock, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2011 · N345JM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control after experiencing excessive engine cylinder head temperatures during the initial flight test of the experimental amateur-built airplane.
- [NTSB CEN11CA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA351.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Lansing, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 20, 2011 · N7197Z · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter while hovering.
- [NTSB CEN10LA560](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA560.md): Schweizer 269C · Schaumburg, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2010 · N34LB · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight separation of the left aft cluster fitting assembly following the loss of torque on the lock nut due to a manufacturing defect.
- [NTSB CEN10LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA143.md): Beech 65-A90 · DeKalb, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 2010 · N129LA · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the landing gear during landing due to the company's improper maintenance practices and the pilot's decision to take off with an overextended landing gear strut.
- [NTSB CEN10FA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA125.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Belleville, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 2010 · N350WF · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s spatial disorientation and subsequent failure to maintain airplane control during the instrument approach.
- [NTSB CEN10MA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10MA088.md): Gates Learjet 35A · Prospect Heights, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 2010 · N720RA · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA303.md): Airborne XT912 · Newark, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2009 · N912LM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, which led to the inability to accelerate to takeoff speed after encountering wet and soft runway conditions.
- [NTSB CEN09CA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA081.md): Cessna A185F · Alton, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 5, 2008 · N185KS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for the crosswind during landing, resulting in loss of control of the aircraft and the subsequent nose-over of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI08CA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA147.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Dixon, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 2, 2008 · N2108N · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot improperly raised the flaps during the go-around, did not maintain airspeed, and stalled the airplane. The trees were a factor.

## 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 f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f."findingCode", '01062000'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062000/cases?state=IL

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