# NTSB investigations: Continental 0-300 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.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB CEN16LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA297.md): Cessna 172F · Newark, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2016 · N211FC · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the No. 4 cylinder exhaust valve, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and a forced landing. Contributing to the valve failure and loss of engine power was the extended time since the last overhaul.
- [NTSB CEN16LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA166.md): Cessna 172 · Brimfield, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2016 · N7614X · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined, as postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN15FA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA378.md): Cessna 172 · Martinville, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2015 · N8265B · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain.
- [NTSB CEN13CA495](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA495.md): Cessna 172 · Kankakee, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 18, 2013 · N5148A · Substantial damage
  > The airplane struck a deer during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the perimeter fence being less than FAA's recommended 10 feet high.
- [NTSB CHI08CA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA090.md): Cessna 172 · Apple River, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 1, 2008 · N8366B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to obtain/maintain directional control. Contributing factors were a crosswind and a snow bank.
- [NTSB CHI02LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA077.md): Cessna 172 · Manito, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 2002 · N7025A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper planning and decision and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall and hard landing. The gusting crosswind conditions were a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI99LA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA288.md): Cessna 172G · Glenarm, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1999 · N4425L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's selection of the wrong runway for the prevailing winds. Factors were the pilot's misunderstanding of the wind information and the tailwind.
- [NTSB CHI98LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA122.md): Cessna 172 · Barrington Hill, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1998 · N6300E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall/mush and subsequent in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB CHI97LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA298.md): Cessna 172G · Chicago, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1997 · N4375L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's selection of the wrong taxi route (service road) and not maintaining clearance between his airplane's wing and a bus.
- [NTSB CHI96LA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA350.md): Cessna 172D · Germantown Hill, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1996 · N904SW · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate fuel supply and his misjudging distance and altitude. The trees were a factor.
- [NTSB CHI95LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA281.md): Cessna 172 · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1995 · N6146E · Substantial damage
  > inadequate preflight planning and preparation by the pilot and an inadverent stall encountered by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI92LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA212.md): Cessna 172H · Chenoa, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1992 · N8262L · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight planning and preparation on the part of the pilot. Factors associated with this accident were a lack of recent experience in the type of operation the pilot was undertaking, a proper climb rate not obtained by the pilot and remedial…
- [NTSB CHI91LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA230.md): Cessna 172 · Metropolis, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1991 · N2339U · Substantial damage
  > Miscellaneous equipment not removed (foam rubber) and inadequate preflight by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI90LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA016.md): Cessna 172 · New Lenox, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1989 · N4269F · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to attain wind information, which resulted in his selection of an unfavorable (wrong) runway. A factor related to the accident was: the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB CHI89LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA142.md): Globe GC-1B · Metropolis, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1989 · N332HM · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to adhere to procedures and ensure the aircraft had sufficient airspeed before attempting rotation and climbout. Airspeed was inadequate to maintain flight, and just after the landing gear was retracted the aircraft settledto the ground.
- [NTSB CHI86LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA217.md): Cessna 172C · Bement, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1986 · N8404X · Substantial damage
  > On touchdown the aircraft was not properly aligned with the rwy. While rolling out the left wing caught the full grown corn on the left edge of the rwy and pulled the aircraft into the corn.
- [NTSB CHI85FEV03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85FEV03.md): Cessna 172 · Sweetwater, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Sep 8, 1985 · N6236E · Destroyed
  > The acft was observed flying at low alt parallel to a hiway before colliding with a tree before impacting the ground. The plts wife said that the plt had been under extreme stress for a few months and had not been to bed for 2 days preceding the accident. She…
- [NTSB CHI85LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA248.md): Cessna 172 · East Alton, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1985 · N8486X · Substantial damage
  > The acft was blown inverted by wind gusts shortly after landing. The plt stated the wx was fine until after touchdown when the wind began gusting to 35 KTS. The plt turned the acft left off the rwy, contacted ground control and initiated a right turn onto the…
- [NTSB CHI84LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA100.md): Cessna 172E · Lk In The Hills, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 1984 · N3631S · Substantial damage
  > The plt made a hard landing which damaged the nose gear making it impossible for the plt to avoid a collision with a snowbank during a subsequent landing.
- [NTSB CHI82DA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA151.md): Cessna 172A · Cissno Park, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 5, 1982 · N7709T · Substantial damage
  > During takeoff on runway 09, the aircraft veered to the left. The pilot closed the throttle, but was unable to stop before the left wheel went into soft soil on the north side of the runway. Gusty winds from the south picked up the tail and gently rolled the…
- [NTSB CHI82DA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA118.md): Cessna 172 · Marion, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 12, 1982 · N4178L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot reported that the wind was from 200 degrees at 22 gusting 30 knots. While taxiing eastbound from the runway, a gust of wind lifted the right wing and tail, and the aircraft nosed over.
- [NTSB CHI81DEE47](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81DEE47.md): Cessna 172A · Romeoville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 26, 1981 · N7863T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI81DEE30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81DEE30.md): Cessna 172 · Morris, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 15, 1981 · N3972F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI81FEE15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FEE15.md): Cessna 170B · Roscoe, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 24, 1980 · N4362B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI80DEE54](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80DEE54.md): Cessna 172 · Grayslake, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 20, 1980 · N5713A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI80FEV24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FEV24.md): Cessna 170 · Brighton, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 5, 1980 · N2963D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI80DEE20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80DEE20.md): Cessna 172 · Plato Center, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 16, 1980 · N4288F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI79FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FA078.md): Cessna 172G · Brownstown, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Sep 18, 1979 · N3623L · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI79DEV12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79DEV12.md): Cessna 172 · Rantoul, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 17, 1979 · N5254F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI78FEV33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FEV33.md): Cessna 172A · Chrisman, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 10, 1978 · N7282T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI78FEV06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FEV06.md): Cessna 172 · Fairfield, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Nov 2, 1977 · N8198X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI78DEV05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78DEV05.md): Cessna 172 · Havana, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 19, 1977 · N8345B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI77DEV07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77DEV07.md): Cessna 172 · Benton, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 5, 1976 · N6815A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI76FEV01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76FEV01.md): Cessna 172G · Bloomington, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 7, 1975 · N5726R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI75FEV26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75FEV26.md): Cessna 172E · Decatur, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 24, 1975 · N5427T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI74DEE57](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74DEE57.md): Cessna 172H · Aurora, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 28, 1974 · N2413L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC74AN022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC74AN022.md): Cessna 172H · Wheeling, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 13, 1973 · N2665L · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
- [NTSB CHI73FEE06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI73FEE06.md): Maule M-4 · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 8, 1972 · N4730T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC72DCA21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC72DCA21.md): Cessna 172 · Cahokia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 24, 1972 · N7710U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI72DEE40](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI72DEE40.md): Cessna 170B · Moline, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 21, 1971 · N3532C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI72AC033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI72AC033.md): Piper PA-28 · Urbana, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 9, 1971 · N6597W · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI71DEV49](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI71DEV49.md): Cessna 172 · Palestine, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 14, 1971 · N6646A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI71DEV47](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI71DEV47.md): Cessna 172B · Sparta, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 1, 1971 · N6922X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI71DBD64](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI71DBD64.md): Cessna 170 · Rockford, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 10, 1971 · N3487D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI71DBQ34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI71DBQ34.md): Cessna 172 · Galesburg, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 31, 1971 · N3894R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI71DBQ33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI71DBQ33.md): Cessna 172 · Jerseyville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 23, 1971 · N5586R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI71FBQ18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI71FBQ18.md): Cessna 172 · Aledo, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 4, 1970 · N8996B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI71FBD20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI71FBD20.md): Maule M-4 · Shannon, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 4, 1970 · N4730T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI69D0649](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI69D0649.md): Cessna 172 · East St.Louis, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 3, 1969 · N4450L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI69D0523](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI69D0523.md): Cessna 172 · Lisle, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 2, 1969 · N170AT · 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 ('17022'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=17022&state=IL

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