# 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 CHI94LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA109.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Benton, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1994 · N3263Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor associated with the accident was the tailwind.
- [NTSB CHI94LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA088.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Sandwich, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 1994 · N76SA · Substantial damage
  > the private pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing on a snow and ice covered runway. Factors are the snow on the runway and the snowbank.
- [NTSB CHI94IA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94IA081.md): Boeing 737-130 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1994 · N408PE · Minor damage
  > An inadequate procedure for handling of wheel chocks by company maintenance and operations personnel. Factors associated with this accident were an inadequate inspection of the airplane by company maintenance personnel, and an inadequate pre-flight inspection…
- [NTSB CHI94LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA061.md): Mooney M20F · Dekalb, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 1994 · N6323Q · Substantial damage
  > was an aborted takeoff not performed by the pilot-in-command. Factors related to the accident were the partial power loss for undetermined reasons and the continued operation of the airplane with a deficiency.
- [NTSB CHI94LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA054.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Lacon, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1993 · N66CS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged the landing flare. Factors related to the accident were: the dark night, the pilot's lack of recent night experience, and the failure of the airplane's electrical system.
- [NTSB CHI94LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA049.md): Cessna 152 · C0rnell, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1993 · N6124P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command's misjudgment of fuel supply. A factor was fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CHI94LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA046.md): Cessna 550 · West Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1993 · N550RD · Substantial damage
  > the collision with birds/geese shortly after takeoff. Reduced visibility in fog was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI94FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94FA039.md): Boeing 727-227 · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1993 · N16762 · Substantial damage
  > The captain's failure to assure that the landing gear was extended for landing. Factors related to the accident were: traffic alert distractions, the flight crew's failure to use the checklist, and inadequate company systems training.
- [NTSB CHI94LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA031.md): Beech B36TC · Rockford, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1993 · N8006R · Substantial damage
  > A loose fuel line fitting, due to improper maintenance, which resulted in an interuption of fuel to the engine.
- [NTSB CHI94FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94FA002.md): Beech 95 · Roodhouse, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1993 · N2711Y · Destroyed
  > was the inadequate supervision by the flight instructor which resulted in the inadvertent stall/spin by the student.
- [NTSB CHI93LA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA377.md): Lanceair 235M · Rockford, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1993 · N12TN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command delayed aborting the landing. Factors were a wet runway and the pilot-in-command's lack of recent experience in this type of airplane.
- [NTSB CHI93LA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA370.md): Piper PA-34-200T · New Lenox, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1993 · N8753E · Substantial damage
  > Selection of the wrong runway by the pilot after misreading the wind sock. The resultant tailwind was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI93LA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA365.md): Grumman AA5B · Aurora, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1993 · N55VL · Substantial damage
  > the fatigue failure and separation of a portion of propeller blade during cruise flight. Related factors are the damage to the flat face of the blade, and inadequate maintenance inspection of the propeller.
- [NTSB CHI93LA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA368.md): Kewley KR2 · Carbondale, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1993 · N25DK · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to lack of fuel.
- [NTSB CHI93LA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA364.md): Cessna 172P · Fieldon, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1993 · N52502 · Substantial damage
  > Partial failure (deterioration) of the #1 piston pin plug, which resulted in contamination of the lubricating system and failure of the #3 connecting rod.
- [NTSB CHI93LA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA358.md): Cessna 140 · Trenton, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1993 · N89467 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve and subsequent nose over of the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI93LA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA353.md): Burkhart Grob G-103 Twin Astir · New Douglas, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1993 · N153SS · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the glider tow attachment. Factors related to the accident were the improper emergency procedure by the student, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action..
- [NTSB CHI93LA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA343.md): Cessna T210N · Lake In The Hil, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1993 · N6649N · Substantial damage
  > Chafing of a fuel system line.
- [NTSB CHI93LA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA342.md): Cessna 170 · Lexington, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1993 · N3825V · Destroyed
  > an inadequate climb airspeed by the pilot-in-command.
- [NTSB CHI93LA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA340.md): Robinson R22 · Bethalto, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1993 · N9071S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command's not maintaining rotor RPM.
- [NTSB CHI93LA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA347.md): Wells Pitts S-2-S · Bloomington, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1993 · N10T · Destroyed
  > the pilot in command continued the aerobatic maneuver too long to effect a safe level off.
- [NTSB CHI93LA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA334.md): Burkhart Grob G103 · Hinckley, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1993 · N422BG · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the cockpit canopy.
- [NTSB CHI93LA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA333.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Custer Park, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1993 · N5486M · Substantial damage
  > Fuel contamination of unknown origin, that resulted in fuel system blockage and fuel starvation. A related factor was: high obstructions near the end of the runway.
- [NTSB CHI93FA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA329.md): Cessna 310N · Rockford, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1993 · N5005Q · Destroyed
  > an arcing electrical relay (solenoid) and subsequent overheating/fire of the starter wiring and adjacent fuel lines.
- [NTSB CHI93DEE05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93DEE05.md): Weatherly 620 · Mendota, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 14, 1993 · N4605P · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain clearance fom powerlines during an aerial application manuever.
- [NTSB CHI93LA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA320.md): Bell 47-G5 · Schaumburg, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1993 · N1347X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper autorotation techniques.
- [NTSB CHI93LA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA315.md): Cessna 152 · Montgomery, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1993 · N102CF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot became disoriented resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. The dark night light condition was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI93DEV01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93DEV01.md): Walter D. Courtney Courtney TWO · Canton, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 8, 1993 · N78WC · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during final approach to landing.
- [NTSB CHI93DEE04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93DEE04.md): Darst KR-1 · Oregon, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 5, 1993 · N585D · Destroyed
  > the partial separation of the elevator control cable.
- [NTSB CHI93IA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93IA280.md): Canadair CL600-2B19 · Danville, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1993 · N915CA · Minor damage
  > a lightning strike and associated engine flameout.
- [NTSB CHI93FA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA272.md): Cessna 172N · Long Grove, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1993 · N733XS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion. Related factors to the accident were: inadequate certification/approval of the STC by the FAA, inadequate performance data, and unavailable fuel consumption information.
- [NTSB CHI93IA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93IA312.md): British Aerospace 146-300A · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1993 · N611AW · Minor damage
  > was a crack in the fuel system fuel flow distribution manifold which resulted from an inadequate design by the manufacturer.
- [NTSB CHI93LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA256.md): Quad City Challenger II Specia · Ottawa, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1993 · N415JR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain proper clearance. Factors to the accident include an oil fouled spark plug and a power ground cable.
- [NTSB CHI93LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA250.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Harvel, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1993 · N4201Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's inadequate preflight planning.
- [NTSB CHI93DEE03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93DEE03.md): Maxair MU532 · Fox Lake, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 12, 1993 · NONE · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain the necessary altitude above the terrain.
- [NTSB CHI93LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA243.md): Cessna 150 · Mount Morris, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1993 · N6097G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain adequate airspeed.
- [NTSB CHI93FA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA238.md): Beech 58 · Beardstown, IL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1993 · N120TW · Destroyed
  > the pilot-in-command's continued VFR flight into IMC and his failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors were the fog, drizzle, and an abrupt maneuver by the pilot-in-command.
- [NTSB CHI93LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA227.md): Cessna 182L · Aurora, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1993 · N3119R · Substantial damage
  > The disconnected nose gear upper torque link (landing gear steering). Directional control not possible was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI93DEE02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93DEE02.md): Douglas B-26B · Kankakee, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 27, 1993 · N8036E · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the piston assembly in the number ten cylinder of the right engine. A factor associated with the accident was the inoperative propeller feathering system for the right engine.
- [NTSB CHI93LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA226.md): Cessna 172C · West Chicago, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1993 · N1441Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat. Conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI93LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA233.md): Beech E35 · Virgil, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1993 · N314R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI93LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA217.md): Cessna P210 · Pulaski, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1993 · N4813P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper fuel tank selection resulting in fuel starvation. A factor in the accident is the soft emergency landing surface.
- [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 CHI93LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA209.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Newark, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1993 · N381CF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature liftoff.
- [NTSB CHI93LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA206.md): Claude E. Merrin Zenair Stol CH-701 · Grayslake, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1993 · N701CM · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain aircraft control. The pilot-in-command's lack of total experience in aircraft type was a factor.
- [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 CHI93LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA211.md): Monnett Sonerai IIL · De Kalb, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1993 · N247RJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's inability to maintain directional control due to inadequate compensation for wind conditions.
- [NTSB CHI93LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA191.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Kewanee, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1993 · N8236C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion. A factor in the accident is the pilot's inadvertent stall/mush during the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI93DEE01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93DEE01.md): Mark Streitz Skybolt · Joliet, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 5, 1993 · N94MS · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the number two connecting rod bolt.
- [NTSB CHI93LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA192.md): Aerospatiale ATR-72-212 · Chicago, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1993 · N345AT · No damage
  > The pilot in command's improper in-flight planning/decision.

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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
```

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