# NTSB investigations, IL: In flight collision with object

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 CHI07LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA207.md): Weatherly 620B · Wyoming, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2007 · N9026E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines during the aerial application flight. Contributing to the accident were the power lines and the low altitude.
- [NTSB CHI07CA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA188.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Walkerville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2007 · N5230S · Destroyed
  > The altitude/clearance not maintained by the pilot during the aerial application flight. The corn was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI07LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA093.md): Boeing 767-300 · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2007 · N662UA · Substantial damage
  > The contained fan blade tip separation following the ingestion of several birds into the left engine during takeoff and the lack of an adequate response time available to crew to avert the bird strike.
- [NTSB CHI07CA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA075.md): Bombardier BD-100-1A10 · Waukegan, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 11, 2006 · N523FX · Substantial damage
  > The bird strike during initial climb after takeoff from the departure airport.
- [NTSB CHI05CA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA151.md): Kirby Christen Eagle · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2005 · N92RK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance, which resulted in the airplane drifting during the landing flare and impacting the taxiway light.
- [NTSB CHI04IA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04IA260.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-9-82 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2004 · N253AA · Minor damage
  > An in-flight collision with a flock of birds during climb out after takeoff, which damaged the left engine fan module and ruptured a fuel line to the fuel-oil cooler causing an engine fire.
- [NTSB CHI04LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA254.md): Cessna 150F · Ancona, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2004 · N6544F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot became incapacitated (unconscious) for undetermined reasons which resulted in his inability to maintain altitude.
- [NTSB CHI04LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA016.md): Oostdik M-18-X · Pana, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2003 · N53TW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attention was diverted to a person on the ground which resulted in his failure to maintain altitude/clearance with trees. A contributing factor to the accident were trees.
- [NTSB CHI03LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA212.md): Cessna 172P · Pinckneyville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2003 · N98395 · Substantial damage
  > The planned approach not maintained by the pilot and the delayed remedial action by the certified flight instructor. A contributing factor to the accident was the approach light.
- [NTSB CHI03IA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03IA108.md): Piper PA-31T1 · Wheeling, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2003 · N855JL · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance and the inadequate glidepath which resulted in a collision with a utility pole. Contributing factors were the lack of experience in the incident airplane by the left seat pilot, the visual illusion of a…
- [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 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 CHI02CA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02CA201.md): Schweizer 1-26B · New Douglas, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2002 · N111HK · Substantial damage
  > The probable cause of this accident was a failure to maintain the proper glide path and sufficient obstacle clearance while on final approach.
- [NTSB CHI02LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA092.md): Cessna 152 · Christopher, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2002 · N5111H · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight collision with a Canadian goose, which caused substantial damage to the airplane's right wing. A factor to the accident was the dark night light condition.
- [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 CHI01FA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA312.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Downers Grove, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2001 · N81557 · Destroyed
  > the improper preflight planning/preparation and the short field take off/procedure not followed by the pilot. Contributing factors were the airplane's forward center of gravity, the variable gusting wind and improper weight and balance calculations by…
- [NTSB CHI00LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA270.md): Raven AS-55A · Lincoln, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2000 · N1073R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain clearance with the power lines. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's attention was diverted and the power lines which the balloon contacted.
- [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 CHI98FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA082.md): Beech 95-55 · Pinckneyville, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 1998 · N54643 · Destroyed
  > The pilot descent below minimum descent altitude and his intentional operation with known deficiencies in equipment. Factors were the dark night, fog, rain, and the trees.
- [NTSB CHI98LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA044.md): Cessna 152 · Woodstock, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1997 · N49908 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to see-and-avoid the powerlines on short final. The location of the powerlines was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI98LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA029.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Robinson, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1997 · N7890P · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper decision to continue flight into adverse weather conditions The low ceiling and the heavy rain were factors.
- [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 CHI97LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA150.md): Grumman G164 · Illinois City, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1997 · N474Y · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to see and maintain clearance from a static wire. The proximity of the wire was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI96LA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA310.md): Grumman G-164A · Galesburg, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1996 · N904X · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from trees that protruded into the field that he was spraying.
- [NTSB CHI96TA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96TA260.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33AK · Mattoon, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 19, 1996 · N65809 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the glider. Factors were the runway sign and the failure of the pilot to maintain a visual lookout.
- [NTSB CHI96LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA156.md): Cessna 172N · Crystal Lake, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1996 · N738CS · Substantial damage
  > the pilot not flying a proper glidepath for the displaced runway threshold.
- [NTSB CHI95LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA037.md): Beech G35 · Frankfort, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1994 · N4469D · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to see-and-avoid the vehicle, and the vehicle driver's disregard for the need to remain clear of the aircraft's approach path. A factor related to the accident was: the proximity of a parked airplane to the runway.
- [NTSB CHI95LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA005.md): Cessna 150 · Carbondale, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1994 · N66224 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate visual lookout, and improper altitude.
- [NTSB CHI94LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA289.md): Cessna 172 · Plato Center, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1994 · N97618 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempt to take off on a short runway with a gross weight which exceeded the maximum allowable weight and an improper flap setting. A factor was the location of obstructions (trees) at the departure end of the runway.
- [NTSB CHI94LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA292.md): Grumman G-164A · Clifton, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1994 · N8971H · Destroyed
  > the pilots failure to keep visual contact with and to avoid unmarked powerlines adjacent to the crop field he was spraying.
- [NTSB CHI94LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA246.md): Cessna 140 · Lomax, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1994 · N9409A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a transmission wire, and the pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate altitude. A factor associated with the accident is the transmission wire.
- [NTSB CHI94FA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94FA209.md): Cameron CAN-56 · West Chicago, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1994 · N20367 · Destroyed
  > the pilots failure to maintain vertical clearance above powerlines which bordered the field in which he intended to land. A factor associated with the accident were the powerlines.
- [NTSB CHI94LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA161.md): Bell 206B · Winnebago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1994 · N49585 · Substantial damage
  > a wire strike due to failure to maintain proper altitude, and improper visual lookout by the pilot-in-command.
- [NTSB CHI94LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA046.md): Cessna 550 · West Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1993 · N550RD · Substantial damage
  > the collision with birds/geese shortly after takeoff. Reduced visibility in fog was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI93DEE05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93DEE05.md): Weatherly 620 · Mendota, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 14, 1993 · N4605P · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain clearance fom powerlines during an aerial application manuever.
- [NTSB CHI93LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA209.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Newark, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1993 · N381CF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature liftoff.
- [NTSB CHI93LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA183.md): Cessna 150M · Flora, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1993 · N714AN · Substantial damage
  > the delayed remedial action by the flight instructor. A factor related to the accident was the lack of total experience in this type operation by the flight instructor.
- [NTSB CHI93LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA039.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Manhattan, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1992 · N44515 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI93FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA029.md): Cessna 150L · Elwood, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1992 · N11199 · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain a proper adequate altitude to avoid obstructions. Factors contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment of efficiency and judgement due to alcohol, and the dark night condition.
- [NTSB CHI92LA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA288.md): Boeing B75N1 · Belvidere, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1992 · N1943H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from obstacles during the aborted landing. Related factors are the failure to maintain directional control, and the pilot's lack of total experience in the type of operation.
- [NTSB CHI92LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA203.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Harvard, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1992 · N8056P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to understand wind information as presented by the windsock, selecting the wrong runway for landing, and delaying the aborted landing.
- [NTSB CHI92LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA192.md): Cessna 177 · Erie, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1992 · N3195T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath.
- [NTSB CHI92LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA155.md): Cessna 172RG · Dekalb, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1992 · N6510V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining a proper glidepath to the landing runway.
- [NTSB CHI91LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA219.md): Schweizer 2-32 · Plainfield, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1991 · N2477W · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to attain proper alignment with the runway. A factor related to the accident was the high vegetation/crop in which the landing was made.
- [NTSB CHI91FA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91FA216.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Seneca, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1991 · N7616W · Destroyed
  > Proper glidepath not maintained, and inadequate altitude and visual lookout by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB CHI91DEE06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DEE06.md): Robinson R22B · Mineral, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 5, 1991 · N91MG · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from the power line.
- [NTSB CHI90LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA256.md): Boeing B75N1 · Marseilles, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1990 · N62438 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate visual outlook to avoid collision with a wire while conducting intentional low level flight.
- [NTSB CHI90LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA241.md): Cessna 177 · Schaumburg, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1990 · N29463 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to attain a proper climb rate after takeoff. Factors related to the accident are misjudgement of the aircraft takeoff weight, and overconfidence in the ability of the aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI90DEV09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEV09.md): Pietenpol AIR Camper · Minonk, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 7, 1990 · N535CG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inattention to visual lookout.
- [NTSB CHI90LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA220.md): Schleicher ASK-21 · Plainfield, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1990 · N342KS · Substantial damage
  > The glider pilot's improper aircraft handling at low atitude.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=IL&occurrence=220&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 o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 220)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=220&state=IL

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