# NTSB investigations, IL: On ground/water 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 CHI08LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA051.md): Bombardier CL-600-2B19 · Chicago, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2007 · N918SW · Substantial damage
  > The tug driver's failure to yield the right-of-way to the airplane prior to crossing the active taxiway as required by airport procedures, and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance with the airplane. A contributing factor was the presence of the tug on…
- [NTSB CHI07CA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA200.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Lake in the Hil, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 7, 2007 · N4419F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to achieve a proper touchdown point and delayed decision to abort the landing. Factors contributing to the accident include the chain link fence and the trees.
- [NTSB CHI07FA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07FA184.md): Boeing 777-222 · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2007 · N213UA · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The 777-222's flight crew not maintaining clearance from the parked/standing MD 83 and the airport not coordinating the taxi chart instructions with air traffic control. Contributing to the accident was the MD 83's flight crew not following the taxi chart…
- [NTSB CHI07CA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA082.md): Cessna 172N · Pinckneyville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 11, 2007 · N9478E · Substantial damage
  > Presence of a deer on the runway resulting in an inadvertent collision during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CHI07FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07FA020.md): Airbus A-320-200 · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 2006 · N428UA · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The pilot-in-command of the other airplane failed to maintain clearance with the parked airplane during taxi for takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI06LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA278.md): Piper PA-18A-150 · Lawrenceville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2006 · N9779D · Substantial damage
  > The visual separation from the glider attempted by the tow pilot and traffic advisories from the glider not received by the tow pilot. The airport sign/marker was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI06CA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA134.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Grayslake, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 7, 2006 · N2378U · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the parked vehicle during taxi and the flight instructor's inadequate operational oversight. A factor to the accident was the parked vehicle.
- [NTSB CHI06LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA038.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-10 · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2005 · N359FE · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the flight crew to see and avoid the crew stairs and the failure of unknown persons to properly secure the stairs after use. Factors associated with the accident were the dark light conditions and the gusty winds.
- [NTSB CHI05LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA238.md): Boeing 757-33N · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2005 · N557TZ · Substantial damage
  > The flightcrew's failure to maintain clearance from a fence while taxiing.
- [NTSB CHI05LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA179.md): Boeing 737-7H4 · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2005 · N494WN · Substantial damage
  > The pushback tow driver not maintaining visual lookout for the wing walker's visual signal, and the driver not maintaining clearance from the vehicle during the pushback for taxi. Factors to the accident were the standing vehicle behind the airplane, the…
- [NTSB CHI03LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA258.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Litchfield, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2003 · N3258W · Substantial damage
  > An animal wandered onto the runway and collided with the airplane. A factor was the night light condition.
- [NTSB CHI03LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA167.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Atwood, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2003 · N94327 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area and his improper decision to continue the approach without the airport and runway clearly in-sight. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's disorientation, the transmission wires, and the road…
- [NTSB CHI03LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA146.md): Glasflugel Libelle 201B · Hampshire, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2003 · N3650 · Substantial damage
  > The unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during the off airport landing. A factor was the rock.
- [NTSB CHI03IA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03IA070.md): Canadair CRJ-600 · Bloomington, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 2003 · N653BR · Minor damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight decision to land on a runway with a tailwind component that exceeded the airplane's tailwind limitation and his failure to perform a go-around which resulted in the proper touchdown point not being attained and the airplane…
- [NTSB CHI03FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA014.md): Bombardier CL-600-2B19 · Chicago, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2002 · N681BR · Substantial damage
  > The driver of the bus not maintaining clearance from the taxiing airplane.
- [NTSB CHI02LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA128.md): Boeing 757-33N · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 2002 · N552TZ · Substantial damage
  > The ground personnel handled the aircraft improperly during pushback from the gate by failing to maintain clearance with the other parked aircraft. The light rain and the parked airplane that was contacted were factors.
- [NTSB CHI02LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA126.md): Piper PA 28-181 · Sandwich, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2002 · N276U · Substantial damage
  > The driver of the automobile improperly drove his automobile on the active runway and did not maintain visual lookout for landing aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI02LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA115.md): Cessna 551 · Lake in Hills, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2002 · N502CL · Substantial damage
  > The deer on the runway.
- [NTSB CHI02LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA090.md): Cessna 182J · Springfield, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2002 · N3090F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining clearance from a fence while taxiing. The fence was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI01FA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA270.md): Boeing 717-200 · Mascoutah, IL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2001 · N2417F · Substantial damage
  > The malfunction of the nose gear extension system, which resulted from a previous ground collision with a wheel chock. A factor was the wheel chock.
- [NTSB CHI01LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA070.md): Bell 206L-1 · Quincy, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 2001 · N61AE · Minor damage
  > The security guard failed to maintain clearance with the operating tail rotor.
- [NTSB CHI01LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA021.md): Beech A36 · Quincy, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2000 · N6682Z · Substantial damage
  > the evasive maneuver not possible by the pilot and the deer on the runway. A factor was the dark night.
- [NTSB CHI00FA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA244.md): Boeing 727-264 · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2000 · N764AT · Substantial damage
  > the fractured tow bar and the inadequate weld of the tow bar by an unknown person.
- [NTSB CHI00LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA168.md): Cessna 172M · Decatur, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2000 · N6557H · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the T-hangar while taxiing. A Factor associated with the accident was the pilot's attention was diverted to an other airplane which was taxiing on the same taxi line in the opposite direction.
- [NTSB CHI00LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA101.md): Aerotek Pitts S-2A · Shelbyville, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2000 · N224V · Substantial damage
  > the proper touchdown point and proper alignment not attained by the pilot. Contributing factors were the unmarked golf cart, color, and lack of a radio. Additional factors were the runway maintenance performed by the driver of the golf cart and the NOTAM(s)…
- [NTSB CHI00LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA076.md): Fokker F28 MK100 · Chicago, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 2000 · N1403M · Substantial damage
  > the driver of the refueling truck fell asleep which resulted in him not maintaining clearance with the parked aircraft. Factors associated with the accident were severe obstructive sleep apnea and significant hypersomnolence which resulted in chronic fatigue.
- [NTSB CHI00IA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00IA037.md): British Aerospace BAE 146-200A · Chicago, IL · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1999 · N606AW · Minor damage
  > An undetermined failure in the hydraulic system, which resulted in the airplane's entire braking system becoming temporarily inoperative. A factor associated with the incident was the airport terminal building that was contacted by the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI99IA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99IA351.md): Cessna 402B · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1999 · N6362X · Minor damage
  > The failure of the pilot in command to maintain clearance with ground obstructions.
- [NTSB CHI99LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA312.md): Cessna 172M · Bloomington, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1999 · N61612 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate visual lookout and not performing a maneuver to avoid obstructions. A factor was the road signs.
- [NTSB CHI99LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA289.md): Aerospatiale ATR-42-300 · Chicago, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1999 · N282AT · No damage
  > the failure of the ramp service clerk to maintain clearance with the operating propeller. A factor related to the accident the inattentiveness on the part of the clerk.
- [NTSB CHI99IA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99IA204.md): Boeing 767-323 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1999 · N384AA · Minor damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the parked aircraft while taxiing. A factor in the accident was the failure of ATC to issue a traffic advisory.
- [NTSB CHI98LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA033.md): Beech C90A · Chicago, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1997 · N200HV · Substantial damage
  > the driver of the vehicle failed to yield the right-of-way to an airplane taxiing in a designated airport taxiway.
- [NTSB CHI97LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA298.md): Cessna 172G · Chicago, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1997 · N4375L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's selection of the wrong taxi route (service road) and not maintaining clearance between his airplane's wing and a bus.
- [NTSB CHI95LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA218.md): Beech C24R · Freeport, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1995 · N67100 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI93LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA214.md): Cessna 172D · Galesburg, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1993 · N2632U · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The departing pilot's (N251NW) inadequate visual lookout while operating in VFR conditions at an uncontrolled airport. Factors related to the accident were: the departing pilot's diverted attention, and the arriving pilot's (N2632U) inadequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB CHI93LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA198.md): Beech 200 · Wonder Lake, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1993 · N210PH · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot of the Beech 200, N210PH, to maintain sufficient runway alignment to prevent the airplane from departing the runway.
- [NTSB CHI93LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA107.md): Beech B90 · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1993 · N33CS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudging distance from the parked vehicle.
- [NTSB CHI92LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA248.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Lincoln, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1992 · N2353L · Substantial damage
  > A premature liftoff and failure to maintain directional control during a takeoff ground run by the pilot in command. A delay in taking remedial action by the designated pilot examiner is an additional cause.
- [NTSB CHI92LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA089.md): Beech 55 · Wheeling, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1992 · N9029V · Substantial damage
  > Improper starting procedure attempted by the pilot. A factor related to the accident was: magneto switch left in the 'on' position.
- [NTSB CHI91LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA301.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-82 · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1991 · N442AA · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew's failure to maintain adequate clearance from obstacles during ground operations. A related factor is the failure of the drivers of the escort vehicle and the semi trailer to follow established procedures and directives.
- [NTSB CHI91LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA194.md): Boeing A75N1 · Mundelein, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1991 · N59791 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's not maintaining visual contact with the previously identified airplane.
- [NTSB CHI91IA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91IA144.md): Boeing 727-223 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1991 · N6815 · Minor damage
  > The failure of the ground crew to properly align the airplane in the gate alley during the push back from the gate.
- [NTSB CHI91IA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91IA073.md): British Aerospace 146-200 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1991 · N608AW · Minor damage
  > Company procedures and directives not being followed by ground personnel. A factor associated with the accident is complacency by company/operator management.
- [NTSB CHI91FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91FA032.md): Gates Learjet 25B · Chicago, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1990 · N5LL · Substantial damage
  > The driver's inadequate visual lookout. A factor in the accident was the company's configuring the truck with mirrors which obstruct forward visibility.
- [NTSB CHI90LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA034.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Freeport, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1989 · N43313 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to properly judge the clearance between his airplane and a parked vehicle.
- [NTSB CHI90LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA014.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Lincoln, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1989 · N9487T · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in his failure to attain sufficient airspeed. Factors related to the accident were: the runway condition & obstructions.
- [NTSB CHI88LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA006.md): Cessna 150J · Springfield, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1987 · N60481 · Substantial damage
  > While taxiing back to the parking ramp, after a short instructional flight, the student and flight instructor were looking ahead into the parking area for a vacant parking place. While they were searching for a place to park, the right wing of the aircraft…
- [NTSB CHI86IA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86IA231.md): Mitsubishi MU-300IA · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1986 · N19R · Minor damage
  > After landing the corporate jet was cleared to taxi to the general aviation ops to deplane pax. A food service truck crossing the taxiway failed to yield the right of way. The acft was unable to stop before the left wing struck the rear of the vehicle.
- [NTSB CHI86FEE01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FEE01.md): Cessna 172 · Marseilles, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Mar 23, 1986 · N97266 · Substantial damage
  > The takeoff was being made from an arpt which is on the grounds of a golf course. During takeoff the nose wheel struck the raised terrain of a golf tee located aprx 75 ft left of the rwy 18 centerline and 1000 ft from the departure end of the rwy. The plt…
- [NTSB CHI86FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FA036.md): Cessna 404 II · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1985 · N167SA · Substantial damage
  > The tug driver with baggage cart failed to yield to a taxiing acft when crossing an active taxiway. It was dark nite. Acft had position/taxi lites on. Vehicle stop sign to taxi centerline is 70 ft. driver said he stopped at sign. Tug struck rt wg tip, wg…

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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" = 310)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=310&state=IL

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