# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-320 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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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB CHI06CA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA134.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Grayslake, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 7, 2006 · N2378U · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the parked vehicle during taxi and the flight instructor's inadequate operational oversight. A factor to the accident was the parked vehicle.
- [NTSB CHI06LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA081.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Schaumburg, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 2006 · N4328D · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during takeoff-initial climb.
- [NTSB CHI06FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA030.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Bloomington, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2005 · N4319P · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft control not possible by the pilot during a visual approach to the runway due to the physical impairment of the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI06CA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA025.md): Piper PA22-150 · Canton, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 2, 2005 · N9664D · Destroyed
  > The fire for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI05CA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA253.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Rockton, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2005 · N61LA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive descent rate on approach for landing and the settling with power condition subsequently encountered. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to reduce the descent rate prior to entering the settling with power condition and his…
- [NTSB CHI05LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA243.md): Allensworth Baby Belle · El Dara, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2005 · N9094P · Destroyed
  > The manufacturer failed to specify a relief radius on the tail rotor spindle drawings, which resulted in the spindle being manufactured with an inadequate relief radius at the point of fatigue failure.
- [NTSB CHI05LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA173.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Crete, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2005 · N997SA · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the drive belt, during cruise, leading to the puncturing of the oil cooler and subsequent fire. An additional cause was the pilot's restricted lookout during the emergency landing resulting in the hard landing.
- [NTSB CHI04CA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA114.md): Cessna 172P · Schaumburg, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2004 · N65752 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot not maintaining directional control during the takeoff roll and his inadequate remedial action.
- [NTSB CHI04LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA070.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Casey, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 2004 · N4332P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining aircraft control during the loss of engine power and his improper remedial action during the encountered uncommanded roll (VMC roll). An additional cause was the pilot's failure to obtain a maintenance inspection by a qualified…
- [NTSB CHI04LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA063.md): Piper PA 28-161 · Lansing, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2004 · N38988 · Substantial damage
  > The improper flare by the pilot due to his diverted attention during landing. Factors were the pilot's failure to execute a go-around, the overload of the right main landing gear, and the snowbank.
- [NTSB CHI04CA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA067.md): Cessna 172N · Cahokia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 7, 2004 · N738EJ · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate supervision by the certified flight instructor which lead to the student pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the snowbank during the landing. The snowbank was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI03LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA161.md): Cessna 172M · Gridley, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2003 · N20553 · Substantial damage
  > The checklist not followed by the pilot and the fuel starvation of the engine. The incorrect fuel tank selector position by the pilot,, and the lack of recurrent training were contributing factors.
- [NTSB CHI03FA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA150.md): Cessna 172M · West Chicago, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2003 · N13474 · Destroyed
  > The abrupt pull-up initiated by the pilot during takeoff before airspeed was attained resulting in a stall. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane on takeoff and the crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI03LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA103.md): Cessna 172N · Carbondale, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2003 · N6317D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to properly recover from a bounced landing which resulted in the airplane porpoising.
- [NTSB CHI03LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA040.md): Cessna 172M · Moline, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2002 · N80213 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude clearance during a base to final turn on approach. Contributing factors to the accident were the night conditions and the trees.
- [NTSB CHI02LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA263.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Seneca, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2002 · N102MH · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the low altitude, the trees, and the unsuitable terrain encountered for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI02LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA246.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Roodhouse, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2002 · N6345W · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the separation of a valve lifter.
- [NTSB CHI02LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA166.md): Jacobs Rutan Vari Viggen · Urbana, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2002 · N915D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff. Additional factors included the partial loss of engine power due to an excessively rich mixture as a result of a bad accelerator pump housing seal, and the pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI02LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA007.md): Woodrow Stolp-Adams Starduster SA-100 · Millstadt, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2001 · N64HW · Destroyed
  > The pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance from the tree line. Factors to the accident were the pilot attempting the low altitude flight/maneuver and the presence of the tree line.
- [NTSB CHI01FA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA234.md): Cessna 177 · Benton, IL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2001 · N235LA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in a stall.
- [NTSB CHI01FA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA232.md): Smith Kelly-D · Poplar Grove, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2001 · N303SM · Destroyed
  > The right upper wing failed due to overload. A factor was the pilot performing aerobatic manuevers.
- [NTSB CHI01LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA202.md): Cessna 172N · West Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2001 · N5285E · Substantial damage
  > The instructor pilot's inadequate recovery from the bounced landing and inadequate supervision of the dual students alignment with the runway. A factor was the student pilot not maintaining proper alignment with the runway during landing.
- [NTSB CHI01LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA199.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Albion, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2001 · N1828T · Substantial damage
  > the maintenance performed on the airplane by the unqualified pilot The unsuitable takeoff area selected by the pilot was an additional cause. The ditch was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI01LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA175.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Morris, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2001 · N3526Z · Substantial damage
  > the directional control not maintained by the pilot. The crosswind was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI01LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA133.md): Cessna 172M · West Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 2001 · N13474 · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate compensation for the crosswind by the student pilot. Additional factors included the student pilot's lack of total flight time, the runway sign and the crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI01LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA057.md): Cessna 172N · Lincoln, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 2001 · N737WQ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on the runway. Factors relating to this accident were the aborted takeoff attempt, the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, and the snowbank.
- [NTSB CHI00LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA299.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Morris, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2000 · N33036 · Substantial damage
  > The improper servicing of the left main landing gear tire which resulted in it having low air pressure and the pilot's inability to maintain directional control on landing. A factor associated with the accident was the ditch.
- [NTSB CHI00LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA168.md): Cessna 172M · Decatur, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2000 · N6557H · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the T-hangar while taxiing. A Factor associated with the accident was the pilot's attention was diverted to an other airplane which was taxiing on the same taxi line in the opposite direction.
- [NTSB CHI99LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA312.md): Cessna 172M · Bloomington, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1999 · N61612 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate visual lookout and not performing a maneuver to avoid obstructions. A factor was the road signs.
- [NTSB CHI99FA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA293.md): Hudson Avenger · Lansing, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1999 · N4088X · Destroyed
  > the weight and balance exceeded by the owner/builder. The inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the owner/builder.
- [NTSB CHI99LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA279.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Schaumburg, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1999 · N2366W · Substantial damage
  > the CFI's delay in taking remedial action to maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor associated with the accident was the student's improper use of the brakes.
- [NTSB CHI99LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA133.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Morris, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1999 · N38968 · Substantial damage
  > the directional control not maintained by the pilot. Contributing factors were the wind gusts, crosswind and runway light.
- [NTSB CHI99LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA104.md): Cessna 172P · Plainfield, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1999 · N65192 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate directional control during landing roll. A factor was the snow bank.
- [NTSB CHI99LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA043.md): Piper PA-28-140 · East St. Louis, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1998 · N10347 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB CHI99LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA028.md): Cessna 172I · Jacksonville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1998 · N35302 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were the student's lack of experience and the road which the airplane contacted.
- [NTSB CHI98LA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA335.md): Cessna 172 · Harrisburg, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1998 · N733XG · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI98LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA318.md): Whetzel Thorpe T-18 · Rantoul, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1998 · N60LW · Substantial damage
  > the pilot not maintaining directional control. Factors were crops and encounter with unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB CHI98LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA255.md): Cessna 172N · New Lenox, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1998 · N4813D · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI98LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA215.md): Cessna 172P · Grays Lake, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1998 · N99548 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's not performing a recovery from a bounced landing and his not maintaining directional control. A factor was soft terrain.
- [NTSB CHI98LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA005.md): Cessna 172N · Sandwich, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1997 · N73899 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inability to maintain flying airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall/mush. A factor contributing to this accident was the wind gust.
- [NTSB CHI97LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA227.md): Kearns RV-6 · Harrisburg, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1997 · N35K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance. A factor was the marked transmission wire.
- [NTSB CHI97LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA121.md): Cessna 172 · Wheeling, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 1997 · N5254R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. A factor associated with the accident was the gusty crosswind condition.
- [NTSB CHI97LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA111.md): Cessna 177 · Rantoul, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1997 · N3489T · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CHI97LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA068.md): Cessna 172 · West Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 1997 · N13611 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI97LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA026.md): Cessna 172P · Waukegan, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1996 · N55161 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor was the pilot's misjudging the flare.
- [NTSB CHI96LA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA326.md): Cessna 172 · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1996 · N65785 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's lack of experience (or lack of training) in recovery from bounced landings.
- [NTSB CHI96LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA140.md): Cessna 172 · Dekalb, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1996 · N6542J · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision, and his delay in taking remedial action to regain directional control of the airplane. Factors relating to the accident were: the student's improper flare for landing, improper recovery from a bounced landing,…
- [NTSB CHI96LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA097.md): Cessna 172P · West Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1996 · N99341 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's misjudging the flare. A factor was the gusts.
- [NTSB CHI95FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA012.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Winfield, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1994 · N9089U · Destroyed
  > Collision with the ground for an undetermined reason. The pilot's psychological condition was a probable factor.
- [NTSB CHI94LA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA351.md): Piper PA-23-160 · West Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1994 · N5272A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to use the manual hydraulic pump to lower the landing gear. Factors were the failure of the fuel selector handle, the subsequent fuel starvation, and the pilot's failure to properly crossfeed and restart the left engine.

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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 ('41508'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=41508&page=2&state=IL

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