# NTSB investigations, IL

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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## Cases, newest first

- [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 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 CHI07LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA179.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Columbia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2007 · N1768T · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor's (CFI's) inadequate preflight planning/preparation of a test altitude that would afford an on airport landing in the event of engine power loss. Additional causes were the CFI not flying a traffic pattern that would allow for…
- [NTSB CHI07LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA170.md): American AA-1 · Lansing, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2007 · N5651L · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during takeoff-initial climb due to a bent exhaust valve and fouled spark plugs.
- [NTSB CHI07CA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA171.md): Luscombe 8A · Columbia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 15, 2007 · N2850K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, causing a ground loop, subsequent runway excursion, and left main gear collapse. Factors in the accident include the ground loop encountered and the depression.
- [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 CHI07CA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA153.md): Cessna 182S · Harvard, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2007 · N234ME · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which caused the nose gear to collapse and subsequent damage to the propellor and underside of the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI07CA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA128.md): Cessna 172P · West Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 1, 2007 · N97224 · Substantial damage
  > The instructor's inadequate remedial action following the student pilot's loss of control during the crosswind landing and the instructor's failure to compensate for the wind conditions. Contributing factors were, the crosswind, the gusting wind conditions…
- [NTSB CHI07LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA106.md): Browns Vans RV-7A · Gardner, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2007 · N799WB · Substantial damage
  > Engine failure during cruise flight for undetermined reasons. A factor was the rough/uneven terrain
- [NTSB ENG07WA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG07WA026.md): Boeing B747-400 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 14, 2007 · HL7448 · No damage
- [NTSB CHI07LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA108.md): Swearingen SA-226T · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2007 · N125WG · Substantial damage
  > Partial failure of the left engine propeller governor during the takeoff ground roll. Factors included that directional control was not possible by the pilot which subsequently led to a collision with an airport sign.
- [NTSB CHI07CA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA094.md): McCall Rotorway 162F · Malta, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 26, 2007 · N162MC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the rotorcraft flight controls resulting in a dynamic rollover during takeoff. A factor was the soft ground that the left skid encountered.
- [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 CHI07LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA080.md): Wood Quickie Q-2 · Edwardsville, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 2007 · N89WW · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise due to loose cylinder head bolts/loose cylinders.
- [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 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 ENG07IA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG07IA009.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-36 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 2007 · N950MA · Minor damage
  > Complete loss of No. 2 engine power due to a partial rim failure of the 2nd stage turbine wheel, resulting in No. 2 engine shutdown and turbine debris exiting the side of the engine. The wheel failure mechanism could not be determined due to missing turbine…
- [NTSB CHI07CA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA054.md): Cessna 172S · Alton, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 3, 2007 · N364MA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in the airplane impacting a runway sign. A factor in the accident was the student pilot's misjudged landing flare.
- [NTSB CHI07LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA056.md): Piper PA-24-260B · Belleville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 2006 · N9284P · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the torque link bolt which resulted in the right main landing gear strut scissors separating and becoming jammed in the wheel well. Contributing to the accident was the seized torque link bolt due to surface corrosion.
- [NTSB CHI07LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA038.md): Beech B36TC · Peoria, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2006 · N30799 · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to a fatigue fracture of the exhaust valve as a result of maintenance not performed by the aircraft owner, and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [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 CHI07LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA034.md): Cessna 172R · Lake in the Hil, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2006 · N913MA · Substantial damage
  > The directional control not maintained/obtained by the pilot, and the lack of recent experience by the pilot. The snow bank was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI07CA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA028.md): Cessna 421C · Moline, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 26, 2006 · N471BW · Substantial damage
  > The incorrect installation of the torque link scissor assembly by maintenance personnel, which resulted in the collapse of the right main landing gear during landing.
- [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 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 CHI07LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA018.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Chester, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2006 · N460TM · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the turbocharger shroud which resulted in oil starvation to the engine. A factor was the muddy field.
- [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 CHI07IA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07IA017.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Sherman, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2006 · N6090P · No damage
  > The loose connecting rod bolt due to a loss of torque and subsequent failure of the connecting rod during cruise flight.
- [NTSB CHI06LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA263.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Prospect Height, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2006 · N560DH · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to the flight crews failure to use carburetor heat and the flight instructor's inadequate planning/decision. A factor was the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [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 CHI06FA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA224.md): American Legend AL11C · Chicago, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2006 · N848LC · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both pilots to assure that the fuel cap was securely in place prior to takeoff which resulted in fuel siphoning and untimately fuel exhaustion. An additional cause was the decision to fly over the lake outside of gliding distance to shore along…
- [NTSB CHI06LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA220.md): Beech 95-B55 · Harmon, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2006 · N127W · Substantial damage
  > The exhaustion of the fuel supply due to the pilot's failure to ensure an adequate suppy of fuel for the flight.
- [NTSB OPS06IA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS06IA008.md): Boeing 737-322 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2006 · N315UA · 2 aircraft · No damage
  > The failure of the ORD tower south local controller to monitor Atlas Air flight 6972 on arrival to runway 14R and subsequently clearing United Airlines flight 1015 for takeoff on intersecting runway 27L causing a loss of separation between the two aircraft.
- [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 CHI06CA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA227.md): Cessna 172M · Cahokia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 12, 2006 · N1725V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare. A factor was the night light conditions.
- [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 CHI06CA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA185.md): Cessna 172K · Sullivan, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 7, 2006 · N7349G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged flare and his improper recovery from the bounced landing which led to a loss of directional control and subsequent collision with crops and the ground.
- [NTSB CHI06CA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA177.md): Cessna T210G · Pontiac, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 6, 2006 · N6900R · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper in-flight planning which led to fuel exhaustion and his failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during the landing approach which resulted in an inadvertent stall. The road embankment was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI06GA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06GA174.md): Bell UH-1H · Chicago, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 30, 2006 · N681FD · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight separation of a tail rotor driveshaft hanger bearing due to inadequate maintenance performed by maintenance personnel. Contributing to the accident was the inability to maintain directional control due to the lack of tail rotor thrust.
- [NTSB CHI06CA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA167.md): Cessna 170A · Atwood, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 24, 2006 · N9204A · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during approach due to carburetor ice and the uneven terrain encountered during the forced landing which caused the airplane to nose over. Weather conducive to carburetor icing was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI06FA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA158.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-9-83 · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2006 · N961TW · Substantial damage
  > The jammed nose landing gear due to a failure of the nose landing gear spray deflector for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI06LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA157.md): Good RV-6A · Peru, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2006 · N86CG · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot of the second airplane in the formation to maintain clearance with the lead airplane during the overhead recovery maneuver prior to landing.
- [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 CHI06CA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA136.md): Miller Rutan Long-Ez · Morris, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 23, 2006 · N944SJ · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power during the final approach to landing for undetermined reasons, and the unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot. The tall grass was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI06CA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA129.md): Piper PA-30 · Dongola, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 11, 2006 · N8585Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's intentional maneuver to avoid obstructions at the end of the runway which resulted in the airplane impacting a ditch. The wet grass runway and the ditch were factors.
- [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 CHI06CA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA126.md): Helmetag Glassair III · Aurora, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 7, 2006 · N26H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. A contributing factor was the airport sign impacted during the runway excursion.
- [NTSB CHI06CA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA103.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Grayslake, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 2, 2006 · N8290X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to compensate adequately for the crosswind condition and failed to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing factors included the crosswind, the narrow runway, soft ground, and the ditch.
- [NTSB OPS06IA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS06IA007.md): Boeing 737-300 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 2006 · N309UA · 2 aircraft · No damage
  > The probable cause of this incident was the ORD tower local controller's failure to provide sufficient separation between two aircraft departing intersecting runways. Contributing to the incident was the ORD local monitor's failure to monitor the situating…

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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'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=13&state=IL

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