# 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. Page 18 of 101 · 5,040 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB CHI01LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA164.md): Boeing Stearman A-75 · Marissa, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2001 · N4558N · Substantial damage > The pilot's manuever to avoid obstructions and his failure to abort takeoff. The pilot's failure to establish adequate climb, and the transmission wire are contributing factors. - [NTSB CHI01LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA152.md): Allen Rotorway 162F · Jerseyville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2001 · N242KA · Substantial damage > the improper autorotation by the pilot. Contributing factors were the engine failure for undetermined reason(s) and the muddy terrain. - [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 CHI01LA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA316.md): Cessna 172R · Alton, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2001 · N9532K · Substantial damage > The misjudged flare by the pilot. - [NTSB CHI01LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA125.md): Piper J5A · Brussels, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 2001 · N38646 · Substantial damage > the partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the high vegitation encountered during the precautionary landing. - [NTSB CHI01LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA135.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Warsaw, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2001 · N1008Q · Substantial damage > the rocker assembly failure during low level maneuvering. Factors were the soft and sandy terrain and the unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered during the forced landing. - [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 CHI01LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA119.md): Hughes 369D · Du Quoin, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2001 · N713HT · Destroyed > loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, the pilot operating the helicopter outside of the height-velocity curve, and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during the emergency landing. Factors relating to the accident were the… - [NTSB CHI01LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA099.md): Grumman American AA-1C · Dekalb, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2001 · N9886U · Substantial damage > Fuel starvation, the pilot not switching the fuel selector to the other fuel tank, and the pilot not maintaining control of the airplane through the forced landing attempt. Factors relating to this accident were the pilot's inadequate fuel management, the… - [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 CHI01FA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA084.md): Beech 1900D · Chicago, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 2001 · N97UX · Substantial damage > The flightcrew not lowering the landing gear and/or verifying the landing gear position as required by three separate checklists, which resulted in an inadvertent gear-up landing. A factor to the accident was the flightcrew not complying with the required… - [NTSB CHI01LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA079.md): Cessna 310R · Cahokia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 2001 · N4249C · Substantial damage > The collapse of the left main landing gear during landing roll for undetermined reasons. - [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 CHI01LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA068.md): Cessna 150G · La Rose, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2001 · N6281S · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate airplane preflight and the snow covered terrain. A factor was the fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB CHI01LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA062.md): Cessna 152 · Mattoon, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 2001 · N5394Q · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors were the crosswind, the pilots lack of total experience, and the snow covered terrain adjacent to the runway. - [NTSB CHI01LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA057.md): Cessna 172N · Lincoln, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 2001 · N737WQ · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on the runway. Factors relating to this accident were the aborted takeoff attempt, the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, and the snowbank. - [NTSB CHI01IA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01IA055.md): Embraer EMB-135LR · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 2000 · N721HS · No damage > The jammed horizontal stabilizer trim that occurred during the airplane's initial climb after takeoff. Factors relating to the incident were the inadequate capability of the horizontal stabilizer trim actuator to move the stabilizer during all flight phases,… - [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 CHI01IA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01IA046.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-9-31 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2000 · N9342 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage > Failure of the captain to maintain clearance from the other airplane that was stopped. Factors relating to this accident were the snow-covered taxiways and the ground controller disregarding the captain's warning of the unsafe/hazardous situation of being… - [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 CHI01LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA037.md): Cessna T210N · Kankakee, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2000 · N9528Y · Substantial damage > The unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during the emergency landing. Factors to the accident were the loss of engine power due to the failure of the crankshaft, the pilot misjudging the descent glide path, and the presence of the highway embankment… - [NTSB CHI01LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA030.md): Aviat Pitts S-2B · Worth, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2000 · N169DM · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight of the airplane and his failure to verify the fuel supply on board, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors associated with the accident were the low altitude at which the power loss occurred and the lack of suitable… - [NTSB CHI01LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA023.md): Ercoupe 415-E · Minier, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2000 · N94176 · Substantial damage > the carburetor ice and after takeoff, the unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered during the forced landing. Factors were the carburetor icing conditions and the plowed field condition. - [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 CHI01LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA019.md): Zenair CH2000 · Springfield, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2000 · N420ZA · Substantial damage > the loose carburetor heat control clamp bolt and carburetor heat not available to the pilot. Factors were the low altitude, the carburetor icing conditions, the fence and the security gate. - [NTSB CHI01IA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01IA016.md): Boeing B-727-61 · Wood Dale, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2000 · N530KF · Minor damage > Inadequate overhaul of the flap segment that allowed for corrosion and debonding that resulted in the flap segment departing the airplane during the approach. Factors relating to this incident were insufficient information provided to the overhaul facility by… - [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 CHI01LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA005.md): Cessna T210N · Cahokia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2000 · N4673C · Substantial damage > aircraft control not being maintained by the inattentive pilot during the taxi. A factor to the accident was the soft terrain condition. - [NTSB CHI00LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA309.md): Cessna 172P · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2000 · N98629 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind that resulted in the failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind, the ditch, the student's lack of experience, and the poor… - [NTSB CHI00LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA299.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Morris, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2000 · N33036 · Substantial damage > The improper servicing of the left main landing gear tire which resulted in it having low air pressure and the pilot's inability to maintain directional control on landing. A factor associated with the accident was the ditch. - [NTSB CHI00LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA298.md): Morrison E-RACER · Sugar Grove, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2000 · N345JM · Substantial damage > the owner/builder's inadequate modification to the engine air intake system and the inadvertent engine shutdown. Factors included the low air pressure of the air intake system and the excessive fuel flow to the manifold. - [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 CHI00LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA287.md): Cessna 172R · New Lenox, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2000 · N364SA · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Factors to the accident were the pipe that was struck, the crosswind, and the pilot's runway selection. - [NTSB CHI00LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA275.md): Flurry Aventura II · Benton, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2000 · N106DF · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadvertent wheel down landing in water. - [NTSB CHI00LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA270.md): Raven AS-55A · Lincoln, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2000 · N1073R · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to maintain clearance with the power lines. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's attention was diverted and the power lines which the balloon contacted. - [NTSB CHI00LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA260.md): Cessna 150M · Chapin, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2000 · N304JF · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to refuel the aircraft prior to the flight and exhaustion of the fuel supply. A factor to the accident was the embankment. - [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 CHI00IA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00IA248.md): Aerospatiale ATR-42-2000 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2000 · N269AE · 2 aircraft · No damage > the improper takeoff clearance issued by the local controller. - [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 CHI00LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA236.md): Cessna 150M · Bloomington, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2000 · N6087K · Substantial damage > the pilot not maintaining directional control of the airplane. Factors were the crosswind weather condition, the airport sign, and the collapsed nose gear. - [NTSB CHI00LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA269.md): Boeing 737-322 · Chicago, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2000 · N313UA · No damage > the evasive maneuver performed by the pilot. A factor was the activation of the collision avoidance system. - [NTSB CHI00LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA223.md): Cessna 210N · Harrisburg, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2000 · N5525A · Substantial damage > The power loss for undetermined reasons and unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB CHI00IA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00IA221.md): Aerospatiale ATR 42-300 · Champaign, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2000 · N421TE · No damage > The failure of the aileron trim switch due to foreign material contamination. - [NTSB CHI00LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA203.md): Weatherly 201B · Streator, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2000 · N1261W · Substantial damage > the pilot's preflight planning was inadequate which resulted in taking off in the wrong direction on the runway. Factors associated with the accident were the tailwind condition and the crop that the airplane contacted. - [NTSB CHI00LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA201.md): Witlock CIRCA-NIEUPORT 12 · Peotone, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2000 · N317LS · Substantial damage > the carburetor icing conditions and the fact that the aircraft was not equipped with carburetor heat protection. A factor to the accident was the crops. - [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 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 CHI00LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA176.md): Beech B200 · Joliet, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2000 · N780CA · Substantial damage > the failure of the pilot to obtain fuel and the inadequate preflight planning and preparation by the pilot. Factors to the accident were the fuel exhaustion and the ravine at the end of the runway. - [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 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. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=IL&page=19 ## 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=18&state=IL --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.