# NTSB investigations, IL: Loss of control - in flight

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 CHI08FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08FA053.md): Beech V35B · Springfield, IL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 2007 · N17784 · Destroyed
  > The loss of control during an instrument approach due to spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB CHI08LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA041.md): Herink H R/Herink R W Challenger · Apple River, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 2007 · N2159M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the low altitude and the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB CHI08LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA040.md): Czech Aircraft Works Sport Cruiser · Waukegan, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 2007 · N947DM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to assure that all of his tools were accounted for prior to takeoff which resulted in the foreign object jamming the control stick and the pilot's inability to maintain control of the airplane. A factor associated with the accident was the…
- [NTSB CHI07CA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA275.md): Weaver, David A Pulsar 912XP · Plato Center, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 21, 2007 · N912GR · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed. Factors were the pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft and pilot's failure to maintain altitude.
- [NTSB CHI07CA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA214.md): Grumman G-164B · Sheldon, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 15, 2007 · N8449K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain a proper rate of climb during takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's failure to dump the chemical load and the ditch which the airplane contacted.
- [NTSB CHI07CA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA165.md): WSK PZL Mielec PZL-M-18 · Manito, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 11, 2007 · N26756 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed and his decision to attempt flight over maximum gross weight. A factor to the accident was the stall encountered while attempting to avoid obstacles.
- [NTSB CHI07LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA157.md): Purvis Rans S6S · Newark, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2007 · N743RP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane which resulted in inadequate airspeed and a subsequent stall. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's improper installation of the altimeter and airspeed indicator which rendered them inoperative…
- [NTSB CHI07FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07FA026.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Wellington, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2006 · N8990W · Destroyed
  > Spatial disorientation experienced by the pilot while attempting to visually locate traffic during cruise flight, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. Contributing factors were the inadvertent overload failure of the wing spar and stabilator, and the…
- [NTSB CHI06LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA178.md): Moon Rans S-14 · Berlin, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2006 · N43293 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI06FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA076.md): Cessna 421B · Wheeling, IL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 2006 · N920MC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the landing approach which led to an inadvertent stall and subsequent uncontrolled descent and impact with the ground.
- [NTSB CHI06CA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA013.md): Cessna 152 · Peoria, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 16, 2005 · N152SG · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a go-around which resulted in the airplane stalling.
- [NTSB CHI05GA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05GA198.md): Bell 206L-3 · Justice, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 26, 2005 · N741LL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper in-flight decision while maneuvering which resulted in a tailwind during low airspeed helicopter flight and subsequent loss of tail rotor effectiveness. The struck sign and fence were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB CHI05CA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA126.md): Young Zodiac 601XL · Mattoon, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 22, 2005 · N601AY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing flare resulting in an in-flight collision with the runway pavement.
- [NTSB CHI05LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA122.md): Cessna R182 · Vandalia, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2005 · N7361Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI04FA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04FA198.md): Mooney M20J · Fox Lake, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2004 · N91381 · Destroyed
  > The flight crew's failure to maintain airspeed which led to an inadvertent stall/spin. An additional cause was the flight instructor's unsuccessful remedial action during the course of the accident sequence. The slow flight performed was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI04LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA131.md): Zorn EAA Sport Bi-Plane · Mazon, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 2004 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering which resulted in a stall. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's unfamiliarity with the handling characteristics of the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI04CA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA095.md): Beech C23 · Lake in the Hil, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 17, 2004 · N6715X · Substantial damage
  > The dual student pilot not maintaining airplane control during the go-around and the flight instructor pilot's inadequate remedial action resulting in the airplane's uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB CHI04LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA013.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · Schaumburg, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2003 · N90463 · Substantial damage
  > The commercial pilot not maintaining directional control of the helicopter and the improper flare initiated before landing.
- [NTSB CHI04LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA010.md): Wright Redux Association 1903 Wright Flyer · Bolingbrook, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2003 · N203WF · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate planning/decision by the pilot to begin a flight in gusting wind conditions, the pilot's lack of experience in the airplane, and the stall encountered by the pilot during takeoff. The wind gusts were a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI03FA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA202.md): Cessna 150L · Schaumburg, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2003 · N10257 · Destroyed
  > The pilot not maintaining airplane control and the inadvertent stall he encountered during initial climb.
- [NTSB CHI03FA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA181.md): Robinson R44 II · Coleta, IL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2003 · N7512P · Destroyed
  > The pilot not maintaining main rotor RPM during cruise flight. The factor in the two passenger's fatal injuries was the pilot not following directives concerning the prohibition of carrying passengers while a student pilot. Other factors were the pilot's use…
- [NTSB CHI03FA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA150.md): Cessna 172M · West Chicago, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2003 · N13474 · Destroyed
  > The abrupt pull-up initiated by the pilot during takeoff before airspeed was attained resulting in a stall. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane on takeoff and the crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI03LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA118.md): Air Tractor AT-503A · Pontiac, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 2003 · N503D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. A factor associated with the accident was the low altitude maneuver.
- [NTSB CHI03FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA060.md): Agusta A109C · West Chicago, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 2003 · N109MX · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter while maneuvering, resulting in the excessive descent rate and impact with terrain. Factors to the accident included the dark night, low ceiling and reduced visibility at the time of the accident.
- [NTSB CHI03LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA048.md): Air Command Commander Elite · Lansing, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 2003 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > The inadvertent pilot induced oscillation. Factor to the accident was the wind gusts.
- [NTSB CHI03FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA041.md): Cessna 208B · Rockford, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2002 · N277PM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the ILS approach. Factors associated with the accident were the low ceilings, high winds, crosswind, and wind shear conditions that existed.
- [NTSB CHI03LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA001.md): Mooney M20J · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2002 · N22RJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind, and his failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB CHI02FA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA199.md): Beech E-90 · Bloomington, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2002 · N12KA · Destroyed
  > The cause of the accident is undetermined.
- [NTSB CHI02CA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02CA194.md): Grumman G-164 · Browning, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 17, 2002 · N623U · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain sufficient airspeed while maneuvering. The initial stages of a stall/mush condition, and the low maneuvering altitude due to the agricultural application pass, were contributing factors.
- [NTSB CHI02LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA066.md): Cessna T210N · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 2002 · N4785U · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after takeoff. Factors relating to the accident were the pilot excessive rotation during takeoff and the crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI02IA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02IA050.md): Boeing 737-322 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2001 · N359UA · No damage
  > Reason for occurrence is undetermined.
- [NTSB CHI02FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FAMS1.md): Cessna R182 · Lake Michigan, IL · Accident · 4 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Dec 10, 2001 · N2359C · Destroyed
  > The uncontrolled descent for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI02FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA006.md): Cessna 150L · Union, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2001 · N6609G · Destroyed
  > The pilot not maintaining appropriate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB CHI01FA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA298.md): Spears RV-6 · Grayslake, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2001 · N910RS · Destroyed
  > The pilot inadvertently stalled the airplane. A factor was the impairment due to marihuana.
- [NTSB CHI01LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA272.md): Cessna 152 · Peru, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2001 · N6182R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. Factors associated with the accident were improper touchdown point, rough terrain, and the nose gear collapse.
- [NTSB CHI01FA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA234.md): Cessna 177 · Benton, IL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2001 · N235LA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in a stall.
- [NTSB CHI01FA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA186.md): Bowman Renegade Spirit · Lynn Center, IL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2001 · N730JB · Substantial damage
  > the in-flight deformation of the left wing.
- [NTSB CHI01LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA166.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Bloomington, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2001 · N75238 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the visual approach for landing.
- [NTSB CHI01LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA149.md): Geertz Zenith CH 200 · Kankakee, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2001 · N77VZ · Destroyed
  > The loss of control on initial climbout for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI01LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA133.md): Cessna 172M · West Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 2001 · N13474 · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate compensation for the crosswind by the student pilot. Additional factors included the student pilot's lack of total flight time, the runway sign and the crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI01FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA093.md): Cessna 172H · Centralia, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 2001 · N733SS · Destroyed
  > The student pilot allowed the airspeed to get too low and inadvertently stalled the airplane, and the CFI delayed in taking remedial action.
- [NTSB CHI00FA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA276.md): Beech E-55 · Grafton, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2000 · N9047V · Destroyed
  > The pilot not maintaining aircraft control and altitude/clearance from the river. Factors to the accident included the pilot not obtaining an air traffic control clearance prior to departure into instrument meteorological conditions, the pilot becoming…
- [NTSB CHI00FA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA184.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Quincy, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2000 · N1783P · Destroyed
  > The pilots failure to maintain control of the aircraft and his continued flight into adverse weather. Factors were the fog, and the crops.
- [NTSB CHI00LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA169.md): Cessna 172N · Greenville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2000 · N4919G · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot failed to properly flare the airplane while landing. A factor associated with the accident was the student pilot's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB CHI00FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA039.md): Cessna 310N · Danville, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1999 · N5038Q · Destroyed
  > Aircraft control not being maintained by the flight instructor and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. Factors to the accident were the flight instructor's VFR flight into IMC weather conditions, the inadequate preflight…
- [NTSB CHI00LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA007.md): Cessna 150M · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1999 · N2977V · Substantial damage
  > aircraft control not maintained by the pilot. A factor to the accident was the windshear.
- [NTSB CHI99FA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA342.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Warrensburg, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1999 · N9575T · Destroyed
  > Aircraft control not being maintained by the private pilot candidate and the inadequate supervision by the FAA Designated Examiner. Factors relating to the accident were the inadvertent spin, the unsuccessful remedial action attempted by the flightcrew, and…
- [NTSB CHI99FA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA293.md): Hudson Avenger · Lansing, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1999 · N4088X · Destroyed
  > the weight and balance exceeded by the owner/builder. The inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the owner/builder.
- [NTSB CHI99LA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA288.md): Cessna 172G · Glenarm, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1999 · N4425L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's selection of the wrong runway for the prevailing winds. Factors were the pilot's misunderstanding of the wind information and the tailwind.
- [NTSB CHI99LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA283.md): Cessna 172P · Waukegan, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1999 · N933LA · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudged landing flare and his inadequate recovery from the bounced landing.

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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" = 250)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=250&state=IL

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