# NTSB investigations, IL: In flight encounter with weather 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 · 52 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB CHI07FA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07FA182.md): North American Navion · Colona, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2007 · N8804H · Destroyed > The non-instrument rated pilot's continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions. - [NTSB CHI07LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA078.md): Boeing 777 · Chicago, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2007 · N779AN · No damage > An in-flight encounter with turbulence during cruise flight. - [NTSB CHI04LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA196.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-9-82 · Sheridan, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2004 · N585AA · No damage > The convection induced turbulence and the flight attendant not being restrained. - [NTSB CHI03LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA237.md): Boeing B777-222 · Chicago, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2003 · N779UA · No damage > The turbulence encountered during the descent which seriously injured a passenger returning to her seat after the seat belt sign was activated. A factor was that it was not possible for the returning passenger to comply with the lit seat belt sign. - [NTSB CHI03FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA078.md): Beech A36 · Sparta, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2003 · N7253Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision by his flight into known icing conditions which resulted in airframe icing and degraded aircraft performance until the onset of a stall. - [NTSB CHI99FA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA238.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Yorkville, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1999 · N5054F · Destroyed > the pilot continuing into known adverse weather conditions, attempting low altitude flight, and not maintaining terrain clearance. Factors to the accident were the thunderstorm and the improper weather evaluation by the pilot following pre-departure and… - [NTSB CHI99LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA145.md): Boeing 737-222 · Chicago, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1999 · N208AU · No damage > the flight attendants did not follow the cockpit crews instructions to be seated because of expected turbulence. A factor associated with the accident was the turbulence encountered. - [NTSB CHI99LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA065.md): Piper PA-32-260 · St. Charles, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 1999 · N40712 · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Also causal was the pilot's inadequate preflight/planning preparation which led to inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions and him becoming lost/disoriented. Contributing to the accident were… - [NTSB CHI97LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA078.md): Boeing 757-2Q8 · Chicago, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1997 · N755AT · No damage > Clear air turbulence. - [NTSB CHI96GA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96GA154.md): Beech 200 · Peoria, IL · Incident · No injuries · Final report · May 8, 1996 · N961LL · Minor damage > the pilot's intentional flight into known adverse weather conditions and the lightning strike. - [NTSB CHI96IA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96IA145.md): Boeing 727-222A · Chicago, IL · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1996 · N7443U · No damage > a passenger disturbance that required the flight attendant to leave her seat. A factor in this accident was the encounter with turbulence as the flight attendant was performing her assigned duties. - [NTSB CHI96FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA094.md): Cessna 182 · Odell, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1996 · N3243Y · Destroyed > VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and subsequent loss of aircraft control, probably due to spatial disorientation of the pilot. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, reduced visibility due to the weather… - [NTSB CHI95LA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA327.md): Bell 206L · Ware, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1995 · N2777W · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadvertent VFR flight into IMC conditions. - [NTSB CHI95LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA188.md): Boeing 767-222 · Champagne, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1995 · N606UA · No damage > an in-flight encounter with turbulence. - [NTSB CHI93LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA047.md): Beech A36 · Frankfort, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1992 · N244JH · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot in command to maintain an airspeed above stall during a landing flare. - [NTSB CHI92FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA095.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Burlington, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1992 · N5309W · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after encountering instrument meteorological conditions in cruise flight. Related factors are the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, the low ceiling and reduced visibility (fog). - [NTSB CHI91LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA070.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Marshall, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 1991 · N3212W · Destroyed > Flight into known adverse weather by the pilot(s) and subsequent icing of the Piper PA-32'S air induction system. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions and a perceived sense of urgency to make the flight. - [NTSB CHI90FA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA263.md): Cessna 172N · Paris, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1990 · N75785 · Destroyed > The pilot's continuation of VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors contributing to the accident were the fog and the dark night. - [NTSB CHI90LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA182.md): Cessna 152 · Lansing, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1990 · N5538P · Destroyed > The instructor's inability to control the airplane during its landing roll. - [NTSB CHI90IA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90IA166.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-32 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1990 · N948ML · No damage > The pilot-in-command's inadequate weather evaluation. Factors in the incident were the weather and artcc's failure to issue a weather advisory. - [NTSB CHI90FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA096.md): Piper PA-60-601P · Bartonville, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1990 · N410HC · Destroyed > The pilot allowed the aircraft to exceed its design stress limits after encountering adverse weather. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's improper evaluation of the weather and the adverse weather condtions. - [NTSB CHI90FA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA087.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Lostant, IL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1990 · N3063B · Destroyed > Flight into known adverse weather conditions by the pilot and structural (wing) icing. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions and the pilot's overconfidence in the aircraft's ability. - [NTSB CHI89FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89FA078.md): Cessna 208A · Mt. Zion, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1989 · N9637F · Substantial damage > The pilot's intentional flight into known adverse weather. Contributing factors were the pilot's poor evaluation of the weather information given him by the air traffic controllers. - [NTSB CHI89FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89FA039.md): Cessna 210D · Alvin, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 1989 · N3767Y · Destroyed > Continued flight by the non-instrument rated pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, adverse weather conditions, the pilot's lack of instrument… - [NTSB CHI87FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87FA057.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1986 · N8281Y · Substantial damage > The pilot attempted flight although pirep's for icing had been issued during weather briefing from fss and aircraft was not equipped for icing conditions. Shortly after takeoff, pilot reported to ATC problems with aircraft flight instruments and then reported… - [NTSB CHI87FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87FA054.md): Bellanca 14-19-3A · West Chicago, IL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1986 · N1253R · Destroyed > At 0850 CST, the plt got a wx briefing for a flt to the dupage arpt. At that time, the current dupage wx was in part: partial obscn, 2 mi vis with fog; also, the plt was given svrl pireps for lgt to mod icing in southern Wisconsin. At 1231, he got a wx… - [NTSB CHI87LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA029.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Lansing, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1986 · N2311R · Substantial damage > The plt rprtd he enctrd IFR conds at aprx 400' AGL drg takeoff. He elected to 'fly out of it' & 'was in the clear' afterclbg to 4500' MSL. He elected to return to the arpt & indcd he could see the arpt 'on and off' thru brkn clds. On an apch to lnd, the acft… - [NTSB CHI86LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA224.md): Cessna 182M · Quincy, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1986 · N71650 · Substantial damage > According to the ATC report, N71650 indicated he would use the ILS rwy 04 and circle to rwy 18. The plt stated that he was in and out of fog while on downwind for rwy 18 and that he then encountered a 'bank of ground fog' as he turned short final. According… - [NTSB CHI86FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FA035.md): Beech BE 36 · Odell, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1985 · N3807Z · Destroyed > The plt departed on an IFR flight into known icing conditions after receiving three complete weather briefings clearly indicating the icing conditions with numerous plt reports of icing. Aprx 40 minutes after departure the plt reported he had about an inch of… - [NTSB CHI85LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA128.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Lacon, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1985 · N3012L · Substantial damage > While on final apch moderate turbulence was experienced. A 200 to 300 foot verticle loss of alt occurred. The plt added pwr and increased the pitch attitude. Before alt could be regained the acft contacted a utility pole. The apch was being made to rwy 18.… - [NTSB CHI85IA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85IA039.md): Rockwell NA-265-25 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1984 · N97RE · No damage > Acft control was temporarily lost when 36 degrees of flaps were added due to ice build-up behind heated leading edge of the wing. Raising the flaps to 20 degs alleviated the control problem and an uneventful landing was accomplished at a higher than normal… - [NTSB CHI85FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85FA031.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Joliet, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1984 · N30675 · Destroyed > A pvt plt invited a CFI to accompany the x-country flt because he was not instrument rated and marginal wx was forecast. On return trip from atlanta the CFI filed an IFR flt plan. During the flt, the rt fuel tank was run dry. Upon reaching the chicago area,… - [NTSB CHI85FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85FA014.md): Cessna 172N · Hoopeston, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1984 · N734ML · Destroyed > The plt landed short of destination & reported to fss that he did so because of thunderstorms in the area. After receiving a wx briefing the non-inst plt cancelled his VFR flt plan. One hour later the plt called fss & was re-briefed on the wx. The wx at his… - [NTSB CHI84LA384](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA384.md): Harris Goldwing · Greenville, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1984 · N3958C · Substantial damage > Plt was performing touch and go landings below 1100 ft overcast sky. Passing north end of field at 800 ft, plt noted rain shower at south end & elected to land to the south. During apch turn the left wing dropped abruptly to a near-inverted acft attitude. Plt… - [NTSB CHI84FA383](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84FA383.md): Cessna 172N · Lisle, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1984 · N5289D · Destroyed > At 0029 CDT the plt contacted a local ATCT stating that he was in IMC with 0 visibility requesting assistance and desiring to land at the closest arpt. The non-instrument rated plt was at 2,000 ft and was given a climb to 2,500 ft. the controller stated that… - [NTSB DCA84IA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA84IA029.md): Boeing 707-323C · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1984 · GSAIL · Minor damage > About 26 min before landing crew received SIGMET 1C advising of line of thunderstorms from milwaukee to st. louis movingse at 15 KTS. They also became aware of a thunderstorm west of arpt. At about 20 mi NE of arpt they could see the storm visually & on radar… - [NTSB CHI84LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA268.md): Barnes AX-7 · Batavia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1984 · N4048F · Substantial damage > The plt received a wx briefing before the flt. The 1950 surface observation reported winds from 090 deg at 4 KTS. During flt, the winds suddenly picked up & the plt attempted a landing. A rapid rate of descent developed & the balloon collided with trees… - [NTSB CHI84FA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84FA121.md): Beech A36 · Wheeling, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1984 · N24187 · Destroyed > A go-around was initiated about midfield at what one witness estimated as 6 in above the rwy. The acft was between 20 and 50 ft above the trees when it rolled into a steep right angle of bank with the nose dropping simultaneously. Post crash fire destroyed… - [NTSB CHI83FA441](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA441.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Bethany, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1983 · N8236U · Destroyed > Prior to this flt, the plt had contacted a fss & inquired about the wx. He was advised that VFR flt to terre haute, IN, was not recommended. He took off at about 1830 CDT. The plt again contacted the fss & inquired about the wx at burlington, IA &… - [NTSB CHI83FA440](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA440.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Raymond, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1983 · N3184 · Destroyed > During a wx briefing at 1433 CDT, the plt was advised to expect 500 ft ceilings, 2 mi visibilities, rain showers & thunderstorms. He then took off from bismark, MO with no flt plan. Reportedly, wx was encountered during the flt which deteriorated as he… - [NTSB CHI83FA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA334.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Dwight, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1983 · N2876X · Destroyed > The acft crashed in a corn field during a heavy rainstorm while on a cross country flight. The pilot had logged 4 hour of simulated instrument time and was not instrument rated. - [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 CHI83FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA161.md): Cessna 182 · Coulterville, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1983 · N92734 · Destroyed > During a wx briefing before takeoff, the non-instrument rated plt was advised that VFR flt was not recommended. However, he departed sheboygan, WI at aprx 1500 CST with no flt plan. At dusk, witnesses (near the crash site) heard the acft maneuvering. One… - [NTSB CHI83FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA135.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Danvers, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1983 · N82026 · Destroyed > The aircraft crashed at night during IMC weather conditions on the return portion of a cross-country. The pilot had checked the weather outbound, but there was no record of a briefing for the return flight. The outbound flt was in early dusk. The return was… - [NTSB CHI83FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA089.md): Cessna 172 · Rockford, IL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 1983 · N61558 · Destroyed > The acft collided into the 2nd floor of a building while making an ILS approach to runway 36 at Rockford, IL. The weather was IMC. An IFR flight plan was filed. A pilot weather briefing was not given. The pilot was instrument rated. An approach was attempted… - [NTSB CHI83LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA078.md): Mooney M20A · Ashkum, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 1983 · N8343E · Substantial damage > The pilot made a precautionary landing in a plowed field during a ferry flight because of lowering ceiling and darkness,during the landing the gear collapsed from overload. The pilot was delayed in his departure for maintenance and service. Increasing clouds… - [NTSB CHI83FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA076.md): Cessna 172M · Hanover Park, IL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 1983 · N9621Q · Destroyed > The aircraft crashed in an open field about one and one half miles from the departure airport. The weather was IMC with low ceilings and visibilty in fog and snow. There was no record that the pilot received a weather briefing. Ground witnesses near the site… - [NTSB CHI83FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA022.md): Cessna R182 · Lemont, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1982 · N736NA · Destroyed > The pilot took off at 0642 CDT, and at 0645, he reported level at 4000 ft MSL. At 0659:08, he preported that he was encountering icing conditions and requested a climb to 6000 ft. at 0700:16, after changing from TRACON to center frequency, he was cleared as… - [NTSB CHI82DA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA315.md): Piper PA-38 · New Haven, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 30, 1982 · N25814 · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that before departing on a routine pipe line patrol, he obtained a weather briefing. After about 30 minutes of flight, the visibility began to decrease due to ground fog. The pilot elected to land on a gravel road. During the landing roll,… - [NTSB CHI82FA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82FA266.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Hartsburg, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1982 · N7304W · Destroyed > At 1223 CDT the plt contacted peoria approach control & requested radar vectors to the Mt. Hawley arpt located just northof the peoria arpt. At 1227 CDT he stated the weather was getting bad & he would like to fly to the logan county arpt. 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