# NTSB investigations: Lycoming I0360 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. Page 1 of 2 · 92 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB CEN26LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA189.md): Mooney M20J · Morris, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 15, 2026 · N201QM · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB CEN26LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA186.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · West Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 13, 2026 · N31401 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper decision to attempt an intersection takeoff and delay to abort the takeoff which resulted in a subsequent runway excursion. - [NTSB CEN26FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26FA049.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Pittsfield, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Nov 24, 2025 · N47700 · Substantial damage > On November 23, 2025, about 2137 central standard time (all referenced times are CST), a Piper PA-28R-201 airplane, N47700, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Pittsfield, Illinois. The pilot was fatally injured, and the 2… - [NTSB CEN23LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA256.md): Cessna 172R · Romeoville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 23, 2023 · N674MA · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s failure to attain/maintain a proper landing flare and failure to perform a go-around that resulted in an impact with the runway. - [NTSB CEN21LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA219.md): Beech B24R · New Lenox, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 13, 2021 · N9199S · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination as a result of the pilot’s improper fueling of the airplane. - [NTSB CEN17FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA064.md): Piper PA 28R-200 · Vienna, IL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2016 · N2806R · Destroyed > The non-instrument rated pilot's decision to descend through an overcast layer of weather during dark night conditions, which resulted in the airplane impacting trees. - [NTSB GAA17CA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA109.md): Piper PA28R · Kewanee, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 16, 2016 · N55484 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear during the approach to land. - [NTSB CEN12IA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12IA377.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Lacon, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2012 · N4350T · Minor damage > The propeller blade’s failure due to a fatigue crack that originated from a surface gouge that resulted from foreign object damage to the propeller blade that occurred at an unknown time. - [NTSB CEN12FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA083.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Crystal Lake, IL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 2011 · N223CD · Substantial damage > The noninstrument-rated pilot's decision to continue flight in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the pilot’s spatial disorientation and loss of control of the airplane. - [NTSB CEN11FA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA125.md): Beech C24R · Wheeling, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2010 · N5293M · Substantial damage > The installation of the wrong engine-driven fuel pump, which resulted in a loss of engine power during takeoff, and the pilot's subsequent decision to turn back toward the airport at an insufficient altitude to complete the maneuver. Contributing to the… - [NTSB CEN10LA506](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA506.md): Ashcraft DR107 · Aurora, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2010 · N123TA · Substantial damage > The low cycle fatigue failure of the tail wheel spring during landing. - [NTSB CEN09LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA285.md): Rockwell International 112A · Metropolis, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2009 · N1348J · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CHI08LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA171.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Watseka, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2008 · N6144J · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CHI06LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA157.md): Good RV-6A · Peru, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2006 · N86CG · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot of the second airplane in the formation to maintain clearance with the lead airplane during the overhead recovery maneuver prior to landing. - [NTSB CHI04LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA087.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Peru, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2004 · N15118 · Substantial damage > The inadvertent landing gear retraction by the dual student during the landing roll. - [NTSB CHI03LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA102.md): Cessna 172S · Grayslake, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2003 · N389SP · Substantial damage > The flight instuctor's improper in-flight decision to land with a tailwind and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. Factors contributing to the accident were the tailwind, the student pilot's inadequate flare, and the muddy… - [NTSB CHI02LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA295.md): Cessna 172R · Greenwood, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2002 · N3510A · Substantial damage > The CFI's poor inflight planning/decision to allow the airplane to get to too low of an altitude to assure a safe recovery from the simulated forced landing. Factors associated with the accident were the student pilot's delay initiating the go around and the… - [NTSB CHI02FA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA177.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Steward, IL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2002 · N76SA · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of several number three cylinder through bolts and case studs, which resulted in the separation of the number three engine cylinder. A factor contributing to the accident was the rough terrain. - [NTSB CHI02LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA126.md): Piper PA 28-181 · Sandwich, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2002 · N276U · Substantial damage > The driver of the automobile improperly drove his automobile on the active runway and did not maintain visual lookout for landing aircraft. - [NTSB CHI01LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA205.md): Cessna 172S · Lake in the Hil, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2001 · N795SP · Substantial damage > The student pilot misjudging the flare during that landing. Factors were the wrong runway selected by the student pilot, the tailwinds encountered during that landing and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision during that landing. - [NTSB CHI01LA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA316.md): Cessna 172R · Alton, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2001 · N9532K · Substantial damage > The misjudged flare by the pilot. - [NTSB CHI01FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA043.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Danville, IL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 2000 · N4541J · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance during the instrument approach. Factors were the low ceilings, the pilot's failure to maintain proper alignment and glidepath during the approach, his lack of recent instrument experience, and his failure to… - [NTSB CHI99FA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA278.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Grayslake, IL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1999 · N56718 · Destroyed > the pilot not maintaining altitude and clearance. Factors were the light condition of night, the pilot's lack of recent experience in night operations, and the transmission wire. - [NTSB CHI99LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA217.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Dongola, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1999 · N1996T · Substantial damage > the failure of the pilot to maintain a proper glidepath on the landing approach, and the failure of the pilot to select a proper touchdown point. Factors to the accident were the lack of runway lights, the dusk light condition, and the ditch. - [NTSB CHI95LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA273.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Wheeling, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1995 · N43847 · Substantial damage > the pilot's abrupt raising of the flaps during the attempted go-around and the resulting stall. - [NTSB CHI95LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA039.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Rochelle, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1994 · N32196 · Substantial damage > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. A factor in the accident was the student pilot's improper use of the brakes. - [NTSB CHI94LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA088.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Sandwich, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 1994 · N76SA · Substantial damage > the private pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing on a snow and ice covered runway. Factors are the snow on the runway and the snowbank. - [NTSB CHI92LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA259.md): Mooney 20F · Lacon, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1992 · N3486N · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to recognize that the runway he selected for landing was closed. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the pilot's anxiety following the near-collision, and his limited ability to detect the orange-colored marking. - [NTSB CHI91LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA281.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Newark, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1991 · N3704T · Substantial damage > The pilot's poor inflight planning/decision making. A related factor was: the wet, slippery condition of the grass runway. - [NTSB CHI90LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA276.md): Mooney M20E · Morrison, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1990 · N7197U · Substantial damage > Improper maintenance of the propeller blade by unknown persons and the subsequent failure of the blade in fatigue during cruise flight. A factor was: unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB CHI90LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA237.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Roseville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1990 · N2731R · Substantial damage > Misjudged flare for landing, an improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to maintain directional control. - [NTSB CHI90LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA094.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Wonder Lake, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1990 · N55030 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his faiiure to maintain proper altitude on final approach to land. Factors related to the accident were: the trees & snowbank. - [NTSB CHI89FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89FA109.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Saint Charles, IL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1989 · N5242T · Substantial damage > The failure of the mechanic to properly inspect the alternate air door during annual inspection. This failure led to air starvation, loss of power, and a forced landing by the pilot onto rough terrain. - [NTSB CHI88FA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88FA214.md): Hughes 269B · Hampton, IL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1988 · N9499F · Destroyed - [NTSB CHI86LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA175.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1986 · N31588 · Substantial damage > The pilot was unable to get a down and locked indication for the left main gear and upon touchdown the left gear collapsed. Inspection revealed an internal failure of the left main actuator. The fluid had leaked past the o-rings and prevented the gear from… - [NTSB CHI86LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA028.md): Mooney M20F · Piper City, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1985 · N2907L · Substantial damage > The pilot elected to land on a paved road because his rla was too wet. The aircraft landed on top of a moving automobile. The aircraft remained on top of the automobile as it ran off the side of the road. - [NTSB CHI85LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA280.md): Hughes 269A1A · Coal Valley, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1985 · N8951F · Substantial damage > During an aerial application run the plt reported a 'split second loss of power.' He lost directional control of the helicopter and it settled into tall corn. Impact resulted in loss of the main rotor blades, severence of the tail cone and separation of the… - [NTSB CHI84LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA203.md): Hughes 269B · Toulon, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1984 · N9471F · Substantial damage > The plt landed the helicopter in a grassy area to talk to a friend. During departure, he flew over a corn field, & at that time, an empty paper/plastic corn seed sack was drawn up into the main rotor & a severe vibration began. He then landed in the field &… - [NTSB CHI83FA387](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA387.md): Aerotek Pitts S-2A · Waukegan, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1983 · N80016 · Destroyed > While on a local flt, the acft crashed in lake Michigan about 1/2 mi from the shoreline. According to witnesses, it was flying over the water at about 100 ft, then pulled almost straight up to about 300 ft above the water, nosed over & went almost straight… - [NTSB CHI83LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA308.md): Piper PA 28-180 · Chandlerville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1983 · N6952J · Substantial damage > The acft made a forced landing after losing power at 1500 ft the pilot said the engine ran rough, oil pressure went to zero and the engine stopped. This pilot had been forced to land the same acft 3 days earlier when the engine lost power during takeoff.… - [NTSB CHI83FA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA213.md): Mooney M-20-J-201 · Bloomington, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 13, 1983 · N201GG · Destroyed > Prior to the accident, a witness heard the acft, then saw it for a short time thru an opening in the clouds. In his opinion, it was heading directly into a thunderstorm, which concerned him. He said that rain was falling, and about 10 min later, the… - [NTSB CHI83LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA194.md): Mooney M20E · Springfield, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1983 · N7430V · Substantial damage > The acft ran off the left side of the rwy and collided with the VASI after landing. The plt stated he landed on rwy 22 when approach said the wind favored that rwy. He said that 'just as the wheels touched down a gust of wind pushed the nose to the left and… - [NTSB CHI83LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA193.md): Enstrom F-28A · Schaumburg, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1983 · N519H · Substantial damage > The rated student was on an instructional flt to become a helicopter instructor plt. During an autorotative landing in a farmer's field, the helicopter landed hard & the main rotor hit the tail cone. - [NTSB CHI83LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA190.md): Piper PA-28R · Havana, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1983 · N7670J · Destroyed > The aircraft collided with the ground during an attempted go around when the pilot stated that he did not see but two ofthe landing gear lights on. The approach was to runway 9 in a crosswind from 170 degrees at 18 KTS with gusts to 24 KTS the pilot described… - [NTSB CHI81FEE05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FEE05.md): Mooney M20E · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 2, 1980 · N79840 · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI80FEE45](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FEE45.md): Lake LA-4 · Highland Park, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 25, 1980 · N6183V · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI80FEE24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FEE24.md): Mooney M20E · Waukegan, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 27, 1980 · N3247F · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI80FEV12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FEV12.md): Piper PA-28R · Sullivan, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 12, 1980 · N7646J · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI79DEE73](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79DEE73.md): Mooney M20J · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 5, 1979 · N777LT · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI79FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FA050.md): Rockwell 112A · Huntley, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 27, 1979 · N1454J · Destroyed Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=41515&state=IL&page=2 ## 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 ('41515')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=41515&state=IL --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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