# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28R-200, 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 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 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 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 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 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 CHI98LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA139.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · East Hannibal, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1998 · N75306 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and his improper in-flight planning/decision. A factor was fuel exhaustion.
- [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 CHI94LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA054.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Lacon, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1993 · N66CS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged the landing flare. Factors related to the accident were: the dark night, the pilot's lack of recent night experience, and the failure of the airplane's electrical system.
- [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 CHI90LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA101.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Monee, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1990 · N4490X · Substantial damage
  > Engine failure due to oil starvation resulting from improper maintenance and directive compliance associated with the failed part.
- [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 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 CHI79DA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79DA074.md): Piper PA-28R · Moline, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 9, 1979 · N56373 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI78DEE09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78DEE09.md): Piper PA-28R · Joliet, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 27, 1977 · N4980S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI76DEE49](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76DEE49.md): Piper PA-28R · Sugar Grove, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 5, 1976 · N111DJ · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI76AC056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76AC056.md): Piper PA-28R · Blue Mound, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Mar 31, 1976 · N55919 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI76FEV23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76FEV23.md): Piper PA-28R · Galesburg, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 4, 1976 · N55649 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI76FEE35](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76FEE35.md): Piper PA-28R · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 28, 1975 · N43688 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI76FEE28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76FEE28.md): Piper PA-28R · Polo, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Nov 4, 1975 · N9381N · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI76DEV13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76DEV13.md): Piper PA-28R · Centralia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 2, 1975 · N4909S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI75FEV25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75FEV25.md): Piper PA-28R · Hammond, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 18, 1975 · N1349T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI75AC029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75AC029.md): Piper PA-28R · Crestwood, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Sep 29, 1974 · N9477N · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI74FEV39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74FEV39.md): Piper PA-28R · Tuscola, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 24, 1974 · N5099S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI73FEE49](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI73FEE49.md): Piper PA-28R · Elgin, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 4, 1973 · N9430N · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI73AC040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI73AC040.md): Piper PA-28R · Bloomington, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Oct 14, 1972 · N2831R · Destroyed

## 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.aircraft_model_code IN ('7102811'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=7102811&state=IL

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