# NTSB investigations: Continental C90 series, 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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB ERA26FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26FA114.md): Tailwind W-8 · Poplar Grove, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Feb 14, 2026 · N9424H · Destroyed
  > On February 14, 2026, about 1600 central standard time, an experimental, amateur-built Tailwind W-8 airplane, N9424H, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Poplar Grove, Illinois. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a…
- [NTSB GAA16CA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA212.md): Cessna 140 · Poplar Grove, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 30, 2016 · N4242H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's visual disorientation and failure to monitor the altimeter during a night approach, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.
- [NTSB CEN11CA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA033.md): McClish B85C · New Baden, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 22, 2010 · N1611N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB CEN10CA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA095.md): Cessna 140A · Urbana, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 13, 2010 · N5353C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the crosswind landing.
- [NTSB CHI08CA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA087.md): Cessna 140 · Poplar Grove, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 23, 2008 · N3527V · Substantial damage
  > The left wing skin "fabric patch" separated from the wing ribs and spars for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB CHI07LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA240.md): Aircoupe F-1A · Greenwood, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2007 · N3041G · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which resulted in the pilot having to perform a forced landing to unsuitable terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were the carburetor icing conditions and the broken carbuerator heat lever.
- [NTSB CHI04CA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA160.md): Champion 7FC · Carmi, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2004 · N7690E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, his decision to continue the takeoff when the aircraft had left the runway surface, and his selection of unsuitable terrain for the continued takeoff. An additional cause was the…
- [NTSB CHI99LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA210.md): Ercoupe 415-CD · Jacksonville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1999 · N127G · Substantial damage
  > A material defect in the sloshing compound. Factors were the blocked fuel system, inspection not identifying material defect, and the crop field.
- [NTSB CHI90LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA259.md): Luscombe 8A · Lebanon, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1990 · N2229B · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons while executing a go-around with insufficient runway remaining for a forced landing. A factor in the accident was the structures at the end of the runway that the pilot was attempting to avoid. This report was…
- [NTSB CHI90LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA007.md): Cessna 140A · Peoria, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1989 · N9658A · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the pilot. The tailwind, the pilot's improper use of brakes, and his lack of recent experience in the type of aircraft were considered to be contributing factors.
- [NTSB CHI84LA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA377.md): Piper J3C-65 · Olney, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1984 · N6620H · Substantial damage
  > The a/c was flown in an airshow by the owner. After he landed the acft was shut down and refueled. The refueling and the preflight were done rapidly to allow the owners son, a student plt, to leave the airport ahead of the crowd. About 3 minutes after takeoff…
- [NTSB CHI83LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA095.md): Cessna 140 · Richview, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 1983 · N2377V · Substantial damage
  > The acft collised with a ditch and nosed over during a forced landing after the engine stopped in cruise flt. The pilot said he checked the carburetor heat on the ground but did not use it in the air. After the landing the engine was inspected and no…
- [NTSB CHI80FEE47](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FEE47.md): Vari-Eze Heiman · Huntley, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 1, 1980 · N5021Y · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI77DEE47](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77DEE47.md): Champion 7FC · Moline, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 20, 1977 · N9040B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI77DEV28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77DEV28.md): Champion 7EC · Urbana, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 14, 1977 · N9905Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI76DEE78](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76DEE78.md): Cessna 140A · Kankakee, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 12, 1976 · N9445A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI76FEV24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76FEV24.md): Cessna 140 · Minonk, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 4, 1976 · N3618V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI74FEV26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74FEV26.md): Aeronca 7EC · Monticello, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 5, 1973 · N85547 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI73FET06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI73FET06.md): Alon A2 · Ligonier, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 24, 1972 · N5686F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI72DEE71](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI72DEE71.md): MGT Mustang MM1 · Lockport, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 9, 1972 · N8710 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI72DCA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI72DCA03.md): Champion 7FC · Columbia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 19, 1972 · N7694E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI72DEE36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI72DEE36.md): Champion 7EC · Lasalle, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 24, 1971 · N7459B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI71DEE86](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI71DEE86.md): Cessna 140 · Earlville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 11, 1971 · N76644 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI71DEE68](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI71DEE68.md): Champion 7FC · Joliet, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 4, 1971 · N7694E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI71FBQ05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI71FBQ05.md): Aeronca 7EC · Savoy, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 1, 1970 · N1536E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI70DBQ13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI70DBQ13.md): Cessna 140 · El Paso, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 3, 1970 · N5650C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI70F0242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI70F0242.md): Champion 7FC · Danville, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 23, 1969 · N7696E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI70F0265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI70F0265.md): Piper PA-18 · Columbia, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 9, 1969 · N3581Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI70D0026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI70D0026.md): Luscombe 8F · Lockport, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 27, 1969 · N1881B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI69D0635](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI69D0635.md): Alon A-2 · Orland Park, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 7, 1969 · N5491E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI69F0390](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI69F0390.md): Cessna 140A · Lincoln, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 24, 1968 · N9454A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI68F0767](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI68F0767.md): Champion 7FC · Pleasant Hill, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 29, 1968 · N7681E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI68D0489](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI68D0489.md): Champion 7FC · Savoy, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 7, 1967 · N8570E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI68D0439](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI68D0439.md): Champion 7FC · Monticello, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Nov 13, 1967 · N7696E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI68D0517](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI68D0517.md): Alon A-2 · Litchfield, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 14, 1967 · N5666F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI68F0126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI68F0126.md): Cessna 140 · Roselle, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 6, 1967 · N241V · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI67D0205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI67D0205.md): Champion 7EC · Urbana, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 16, 1966 · N9904Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI67D0002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI67D0002.md): Luscombe 8F · Ringwood, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 1, 1966 · N2000B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI66F0667](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI66F0667.md): Champion 7FC · Champaign, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 25, 1966 · N7690E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI66F0630](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI66F0630.md): Alon A-2 · Waukegan, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 11, 1966 · N6357V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI66F0698](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI66F0698.md): Champion 7FC · Savoy, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 9, 1966 · N7693E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X4173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X4173.md): Luscombe 8F · Waukegan, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 27, 1964 · N1881B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X4081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X4081.md): Champion 7FC · Columbia, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 20, 1964 · N9043B · Destroyed
- [NTSB UNK64X1577](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X1577.md): Champion 7FC · Champaign, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 2, 1964 · N8568E · Substantial damage

## 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 ('17009'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=17009&state=IL

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