# NTSB investigations: NONE, IL

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.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB CEN25LA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA340.md): Burkhart Grob Flugzeugbau G102 Club Astir Iiib · Highland, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 24, 2025 · N424BG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff which resulted in a collision with a parked vehicle.
- [NTSB CEN25LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA311.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Monee, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 6, 2025 · N65818 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed and altitude resulting in a collision with the ground during the base to final turn.
- [NTSB CEN25LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA202.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26C · Hampshire, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 1, 2025 · N9839E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper altitude during the approach, which resulted in overshooting the landing area, a runway excursion, and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN22LA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA370.md): Burkhart Grob Flugzeugbau G102 Club Astir Iiib · Highland, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 6, 2022 · N424BG · Substantial damage
  > The glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight.
- [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 CEN20LA427](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA427.md): Schleicher ASK21 · Hinckley, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 29, 2020 · N721WC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper control input during a bounced landing that resulted in the glider impacting terrain.
- [NTSB CEN20CA406](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA406.md): Pik PIK-20D · Union, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Sep 19, 2020 · N32C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff that resulted in a collision with another glider that was parked close to the departure runway, and the pilot’s improper decision to attempt a takeoff without ensuring he had safe clearance…
- [NTSB GAA18CA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA305.md): ZS Delta-Bielsko Wroclaw SZD 36 A Cobra 15 · Hammond, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 27, 2018 · N1075G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during an off-airport landing and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from power pole guy wires.
- [NTSB GAA17CA566](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA566.md): Let L 23 Super Blanik · Hampshire, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 30, 2017 · N260BA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN16FA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA308.md): Pzl-Bielsko SZD 55-1 · Channahon, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2016 · N551DR · Substantial damage
  > The glider pilot's failure to maintain adequate pitch control while being towed and his subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed control after releasing from the towline, which resulted in the glider exceeding its critical angle of attack and an…
- [NTSB CEN13CA573](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA573.md): Schweizer SGS 2 33A · Hampshire, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 2, 2013 · N2668H · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for landing area conditions during an off-airport landing which resulted in a collision with an obstruction.
- [NTSB CEN11CA387](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA387.md): Beech B200 · Waukegan, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2011 · N23WS · Substantial damage
  > The lightning strike during an en route descent.
- [NTSB CEN10CA527](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA527.md): Schweizer SGS 1-34R · Hampshire, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 8, 2010 · N1130S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown point, resulting in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB CEN10LA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA368.md): Schleicher ASW-20 · Pocahontas, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2010 · N82BK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a wings-level attitude prior to impacting high vegetation and terrain during the off-field landing.
- [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.
- [NTSB CHI06CA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA252.md): Let Blanik L-13 · Hampshire, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 2, 2006 · N12YA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate approach for landing and his failure to attain a proper descent rate.
- [NTSB CHI05CA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA172.md): Waco CTO · Shelbyville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 7, 2005 · N7446 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise due to carburetor ice. A factor was conditions conducive to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CHI03LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA317.md): Burkhart Grob G102 Club Astir Iiib · Highland, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2003 · N424BG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot encountering unsuitable terrain during an off-airport landing. A factor to the accident was the high vegetation.
- [NTSB CHI03LA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA328.md): Let L-13 Blanik · Highland, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2003 · N302SL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the spoilers and his inadvertent use of the flaps during final approach, which resulted in the proper touchdown point being exceeded due to excessive airspeed. A factor to the accident was the dirt mound.
- [NTSB CHI03LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA146.md): Glasflugel Libelle 201B · Hampshire, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2003 · N3650 · Substantial damage
  > The unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during the off airport landing. A factor was the rock.
- [NTSB CHI02LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA131.md): Glaser-Dirks-Flugzeubau DG-100G · Union, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2002 · N169LM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining aircraft control during the aero-tow takeoff. Factors to the accident were the high wind velocity and the gusting wind condition.
- [NTSB CHI01LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA284.md): Cameron Balloons Shuttle 90 · Centralia, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2001 · N8094S · Destroyed
  > The balloon envelope fire. A contributing factor was the flammability of the envelope.
- [NTSB CHI01LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA168.md): Schleicher ASW-20 · HIghland, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2001 · N76SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the spoilers during landing approach, which resulted in a touchdown at a higher than normal airspeed. An additional cause was the intentional ground loop/swerve maneuver performed by the pilot to avoid overrunning the end of the…
- [NTSB CHI01LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA007.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Highland, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2000 · N2060T · Substantial damage
  > the designated examiner not maintaining clearance from the bank/dike. Factors were the designated examiner's delayed remedial action and the bank/dike.
- [NTSB CHI96TA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96TA260.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33AK · Mattoon, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 19, 1996 · N65809 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the glider. Factors were the runway sign and the failure of the pilot to maintain a visual lookout.
- [NTSB CHI94LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA275.md): Thunder and Colt 120A · Bloomington, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1994 · N416TC · Substantial damage
  > the unforcast, unanticipated adverse wind conditions and thermal activity. A factor was the powerlines.
- [NTSB CHI94LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA284.md): Head Balloons AX7-77 · West Chicago, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1994 · N21WR · No damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain proper descent rate.
- [NTSB CHI93LA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA353.md): Burkhart Grob G-103 Twin Astir · New Douglas, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1993 · N153SS · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the glider tow attachment. Factors related to the accident were the improper emergency procedure by the student, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action..
- [NTSB CHI93LA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA334.md): Burkhart Grob G103 · Hinckley, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1993 · N422BG · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the cockpit canopy.
- [NTSB CHI92LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA252.md): Cameron N-90 · Centralia, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1992 · N75250 · No damage
  > Abrupt touchdown.
- [NTSB CHI92DEV01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DEV01.md): Quickie Quickie 1 · Carmi, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Dec 11, 1991 · N1V · Substantial damage
  > An engine bearing seizure and a premature forced landing flare.
- [NTSB CHI91LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA219.md): Schweizer 2-32 · Plainfield, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1991 · N2477W · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to attain proper alignment with the runway. A factor related to the accident was the high vegetation/crop in which the landing was made.
- [NTSB CHI91FA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91FA212.md): Centrair Pegasus 101B · Hinckley, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1991 · N126CC · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both pilots to maintain adequate visual lookout and ensure adequate separation during traffic pattern operations. A related factor is the non-standard uncontrolled airport procedures used by N126CC.
- [NTSB CHI91LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA188.md): Schweizer SGS 1-34 · Highland, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1991 · N7634 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged his touchdown point.
- [NTSB CHI88FA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88FA240.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Oswego, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1988 · N50702 · Destroyed
  > Inadequate design inthe manufacture of the pilot's seat which failed during intentional aerobatic maneuvers for which the aircraft including the seat were intended.
- [NTSB CHI88LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA236.md): Schweizer 2-33A · Hinckley, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1988 · N3613F · Substantial damage
  > During the initial climbout on the dual instructional flight, as the glider was towed through approximately 50-100' AGL, the tow rope failed. The instructor pilot executed a hard forced landing at the edge of a cornfield located to the right side of the…
- [NTSB CHI88LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA016.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Union, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1987 · N1219S · Substantial damage
  > The glider was approaching to land when, according to the pilot, he noticed the aircraft was descending 'too fast' and his airspeed was 'too slow'. The pilot then realized he wasn't going to make the runway and decided to land the glider in a nearby field.…
- [NTSB CHI87LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA142.md): Schleicher KA-6-CR · Staunton, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1987 · N9398 · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated that he climbed to 6000 feet MSL and proceeded on course to Staunton, Illinois. According to the plt in a telephone interview, he was approximately 800-900 feet above willhoit airport when he made a 360 degree turn to enter base. He further…
- [NTSB CHI87DEE06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87DEE06.md): Schleicher ASK-21 · Plainfield, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 7, 1987 · N694KS · Substantial damage
  > The glider plt rprtd that drg takeoff, the tow plt released the tow rope at aprx 15' AGL. Rprtdly, he released the tow rope due to a perceived lack of takeoff & climb performance. After being released, the glider plt made a right turn to avoid unacceptable…
- [NTSB CHI86LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA154.md): Glasflugel Club Libelle 205 · St. Elmo, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1986 · N8HD · Substantial damage
  > There was a loss of thermal activity while the glider plt was on a x-country flt. During an off arpt lndg, the wingtip of the sailplane struck weeds. Subsequently, the acft ground looped & was damaged.
- [NTSB CHI85FEE02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85FEE02.md): Balloon Works Firefly AX-7 · Somonauk, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 18, 1985 · N40532 · Substantial damage
  > The Balloon collided with powerlines during takeoff. The wind was reported as 10-15 mph with gusts. The operation was canceled due to the wind after 6 successful launches. The last plt was reportedly pressured to go by his pass'g and a gust of wind blew them…
- [NTSB CHI84LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA268.md): Barnes AX-7 · Batavia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1984 · N4048F · Substantial damage
  > The plt received a wx briefing before the flt. The 1950 surface observation reported winds from 090 deg at 4 KTS. During flt, the winds suddenly picked up & the plt attempted a landing. A rapid rate of descent developed & the balloon collided with trees…
- [NTSB CHI84LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA260.md): Balloon Works Firefly 7 · Geneva, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1984 · N1537D · Minor damage
  > The Balloon descended in an area of thunderstorms and turbulence and collided with trees. The plt said the Balloon 'caved in' and descended rapidly. The plts husband and a passenger revealed that the Balloon was 'vented' by the plt to land before reaching a…
- [NTSB CHI84LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA242.md): Adams A55S · Grayslake, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1984 · N1062G · No damage
  > The plt stated that as the balloon touched down, he lost his footing & his left ankle slipped into the corner of the gondala. He suffered a fractured, dislocated ankle.
- [NTSB CHI81FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FA090.md): Raven RX-7 · Barrington Hls, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 15, 1981 · N5710J · No damage
- [NTSB CHI79DEE23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79DEE23.md): Raven S60A · Fox River Grve, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 24, 1978 · N1918R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI79DEE07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79DEE07.md): Balloon WKS FF7 · Grayslake, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 24, 1978 · N2313H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI78FEE51](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FEE51.md): Schweizer SGU222 · Park Forest, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 9, 1978 · N9848E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI78DEE55](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78DEE55.md): Semco AX7 · Mchenry, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 24, 1978 · N35996 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI77FEE37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FEE37.md): Schweizer 1-26 · Huntley, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jul 23, 1977 · N8615R · Substantial damage

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## 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 x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('00000'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=00000&state=IL

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