# NTSB investigations, IL: In flight collision with terrain/water

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 CHI08LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA046.md): Swearingen T R/Masters W Rand KR 2 · Benton, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2007 · N7016M · Destroyed
  > The reason for this accident is undetermined.
- [NTSB CHI07FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07FA009.md): Beech 95-B55 · Lawrenceville, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2006 · N1832N · Substantial damage
  > The improper judgment by the pilot to conduct a flight to, and execute an approach to, an airport with weather conditions that were below the required minimums. Also causal was the pilot's continued descent below the approach minimum descent altitude.…
- [NTSB CHI06CA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA252.md): Let Blanik L-13 · Hampshire, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 2, 2006 · N12YA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate approach for landing and his failure to attain a proper descent rate.
- [NTSB CHI06CA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA214.md): Robinson R-44 · Wadsworth, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2006 · N454WT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertently pulled back on the cyclic when birds flew into the windscreen. A factor associated with the accident were the birds.
- [NTSB CHI05LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA125.md): Hurley Searey · South Beloit, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2005 · N60667 · Destroyed
  > In-flight collision with the ground for undetermined reasons.
- [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 CHI03LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA247.md): Texas Helicopter OH-13E · Byron, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2003 · N38096 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not attaining translational lift during the takeoff. A factor was the high gross weight.
- [NTSB CHI03LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA236.md): Polsgrove Bluegrass Express · Grafton, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2003 · N113YE · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB CHI03LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA010.md): Cessna 150M · Kincaid, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2002 · N7XC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance from the terrain during the aerobatic maneuver. A factor to the accident was the pilot being impaired by alcohol.
- [NTSB CHI02LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA249.md): Goode Acro Sport I · Carbondale, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2002 · N65701 · Substantial damage
  > The unsuitable landing area selected by the pilot and his lack of total experience in the accident airplane. The gusting winds were a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI01LA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA321.md): Boeing Stearman B75N1 · Carbondale, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2001 · N47964 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged the proper alignment with the landing area. Contributing to the accident was the light conditions.
- [NTSB CHI01LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA302.md): Swearingen SA226-T · West Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2001 · N104BR · Substantial damage
  > the checklist not followed and the directional control not maintained by the pilot. A contributing factor was the left propeller’s start locks being engaged.
- [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 CHI01FA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA165.md): VanderBeek Christen Eagle II · Plainfield, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2001 · N80VB · Destroyed
  > the improper in-flight planning/decision and the aircraft control not maintained by the pilot. The thunderstorm outflow was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI01LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA048.md): Socata TBM 700 · Harrisburg, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 2000 · N45PM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not attaining the proper glidepath on the instrument approach. The pilot's decision not to fly to an alternate airport and his decision to continue the approach in weather conditions below the published minimums were contributing factors.
- [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 CHI01LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA007.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Highland, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2000 · N2060T · Substantial damage
  > the designated examiner not maintaining clearance from the bank/dike. Factors were the designated examiner's delayed remedial action and the bank/dike.
- [NTSB CHI00LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA250.md): Bell 206B · Marengo, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2000 · N7JR · Substantial damage
  > the simulated autorotation performed by the pilot at too low an altitude and airspeed.
- [NTSB CHI00FA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA186.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Capron, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2000 · N8739V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot attempting an aerobatic maneuver at a low altitude and the pilot not maintaining clearance from the terrain. A factor to the accident was the pilot disregarding the federal aviation regulations concerning the minimum altitudes required for aerobatic…
- [NTSB CHI00LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA093.md): Lockwood Eagle II · Marengo, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 2000 · N5576K · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB CHI99LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA073.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Rockford, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 1999 · N181JW · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain flying speed and ground clearance while on a night circling approach. Factors were existing icing conditions and the airframe and windshield icing.
- [NTSB CHI99LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA033.md): Brantly Helicopter B2B · Salem, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1998 · N2291U · Substantial damage
  > The simulated emergency procedure by the pilot-in-command. Additional causes were the directional control not obtained/maintained by the pilot-in-command and the inadequate supervision by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Inspector. A contributing…
- [NTSB CHI98LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA192.md): Grumman G164 · Somonauk, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1998 · N710Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudgment of distance. Factors were wind gusts and crops.
- [NTSB CHI98LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA060.md): Cessna 152 · Waukegan, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1997 · N68318 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's not identifying unsuitable terrain (snowbank) in the landing area, and his not selecting the proper touchdown point. A factor was the snowbank.
- [NTSB CHI98GA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98GA025.md): Aerospatiale AS350B · Frankfort, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Oct 30, 1997 · N911RR · Destroyed
  > the pilot in command misjudged the clearance with the terrain during a dark night maneuvering approach to a runway. A related factor was the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB CHI97LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA211.md): Waco UPF-7 · Springfield, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1997 · N30136 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain safe altitude/clearance from the terrain. Factors relating to this accident were: the hazy weather condition, the resultant difficulty in keeping the other airplane in sight, and the pilot's diverted attention, while looking…
- [NTSB CHI96LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA214.md): Schweizer 2-33 · Union, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1996 · N12195 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots misjudgment of the altitude and distance to the runway.
- [NTSB CHI96FA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA211.md): McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C · Bethalto, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1996 · N16518 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to follow the preflight crew briefing and attain a proper altitude during an aerobatic maneuver. Factors in the accident were: the pilot's previous experience of flying similar airshow routines in a different airplane with substantially…
- [NTSB CHI96LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA188.md): Gray Miniplane DSA-1-G · Astoria, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1996 · N611SU · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the terrain while performing an aerobatic maneuver.
- [NTSB CHI95FA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA301.md): Kiesel Easy Varieze · Dwight, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1995 · N17BK · Destroyed
  > inadequate preflight planning by the pilot. A factor associated with this accident was the pilot did not perform an aborted takeoff is sufficient time to safely stop.
- [NTSB NYC95FA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95FA105.md): Beech BE60 · Olney, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 9, 1995 · N81TS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper IFR procedures by descending below the minimum descent altitude and not executing the published missed approach procedures. A factor in thE accident was the low overcast and fog conditions.
- [NTSB CHI95FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA123.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Schaumburg, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1995 · N8397Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol, his resultant improper planning/decision, and his attempt to perform an apparent aerobatic maneuver at an altitude that was insufficient to assure recovery.
- [NTSB CHI95LA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA343.md): Beech C23 · Waukegan, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1995 · N23990 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's VFR flight into instrument meteorolical conditions.
- [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 CHI94LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA230.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Kankakee, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1994 · N7079R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor preflight planning preparation by the improper loading of the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI94LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA151.md): Aeronca 11 AC · Carmi, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1994 · N9167E · Substantial damage
  > poor preflight planning/preparation. Factors associated with the accident were the high vegetation (grass) and the ditch.
- [NTSB CHI93LA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA377.md): Lanceair 235M · Rockford, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1993 · N12TN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command delayed aborting the landing. Factors were a wet runway and the pilot-in-command's lack of recent experience in this type of airplane.
- [NTSB CHI93LA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA347.md): Wells Pitts S-2-S · Bloomington, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1993 · N10T · Destroyed
  > the pilot in command continued the aerobatic maneuver too long to effect a safe level off.
- [NTSB CHI93DEE03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93DEE03.md): Maxair MU532 · Fox Lake, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 12, 1993 · NONE · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain the necessary altitude above the terrain.
- [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 CHI92LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA154.md): Cessna 150H · Robinson, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1992 · N7200S · Substantial damage
  > Poor judgement by the pilot in intentionally proceeding to the airport in instrument meteorological conditions. The weather conditions were a factor.
- [NTSB CHI91DEV02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DEV02.md): O'Connell Stits SA-3B · Casey, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 18, 1991 · N2821 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper rate of climb after takeoff. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in model.
- [NTSB CHI91LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA205.md): Hiller UH-12D · Savoy, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1991 · N94515 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain tail rotor clearance from the ground. A related factor is the pilot's lack of total experience in helicopters.
- [NTSB CHI91DEE01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DEE01.md): Pitts Special S1-S · Dekalb, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Nov 3, 1990 · N983BW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's attempt to perform aerobatic maneuvers at low altitude.
- [NTSB CHI90DEV02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEV02.md): Piper PA-25-150 · Sullivan, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Mar 17, 1990 · N6340Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance during a turn at low altitude, resulting in ground collision. Contributing to the severity of the pilot's injury was his failure to use the installed shoulder harness.
- [NTSB CHI89DEV06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEV06.md): Hughes 269C · Millersville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 6, 1989 · N7439F · Destroyed
  > Loss of rotor RPM for an undetermined reason during a turn to reverse direction while applying agricultural chemicals.
- [NTSB CHI89LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA068.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1989 · N2944P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for the crosswind condition which existed during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the gusty, crosswind which existed and the failure of the aircraft manufacturer to provide crosswind performance data for the…
- [NTSB CHI89LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA052.md): Cessna 172M · Quincy, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1989 · N6894H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to achieve a proper touchdown point and to maintain adequate visual lookout during the landing.
- [NTSB CHI88LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA228.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Fox Lake, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1988 · N8012A · Destroyed
  > The plt had just completed a course at the Lake acft factory school, but had not yet obtained a seaplane rating. After he flew home, he landed on local lakes. He reported that drg a landing on calm water, he expected to hear a 'slush sound' as the hull…
- [NTSB CHI88LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA113.md): Cessna 152 · Nauvoo, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1988 · N757ZY · Destroyed
  > The pilot was making a 'fast low approach' to a private airstrip near his home when he realized he was coming too close to a row of trees. The pilot stated he became so preoccupied with trying not to hit the trees that he did not notice how close the aircraft…

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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 o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 230)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=230&state=IL

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