# 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 CHI93LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA187.md): Robinson R22 · Sandwich, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1993 · N44227 · Substantial damage
  > The fixed-wing student pilot's poor judgement in attempting to fly a rotary wing aircraft, and the subsequent loss of control in-flight. The pilot's inadequate training in rotary wing aircraft was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI93LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA183.md): Cessna 150M · Flora, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1993 · N714AN · Substantial damage
  > the delayed remedial action by the flight instructor. A factor related to the accident was the lack of total experience in this type operation by the flight instructor.
- [NTSB CHI93LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA172.md): Piper PA-32-300 · West Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1993 · N2947E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions he encountered during the landing approach and touchdown and not maintaining a proper descent rate
- [NTSB CHI93IA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93IA167.md): Cessna 550 · West Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 10, 1993 · N41SM · No damage
  > Inadequate control tower service by the local air traffic controller by providing conflicting clearances to the pilots of two aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI93FA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA153.md): Cessna 150L · De Kalb, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 1, 1993 · N6783G · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot flying the airplane to maintain an airspeed above stall speed.
- [NTSB CHI93LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA136.md): Cessna T210 · Philadelphia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1993 · N6471N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure an adequate fuel supply to complete the flight.
- [NTSB CHI93FA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA129.md): Aerospatiale ATR-42-300 · Chicago, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1993 · N422MQ · Minor damage
  > the unqualified baggage handler's attempting to load an unfamiliar airplane and inadequate training by the airline which employed the baggage handler.
- [NTSB CHI93IA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93IA124.md): Aerospatiale ATR-42-300 · Moline, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1993 · N426TE · No damage
  > The passenger's failure to extinguish a cigarette before placing it into the lavatory waste bin. Factors related to the incident were: an inoperative smoke detector in the lavatory, the manufacturer's inadequate maintenance program, and inadequate review of…
- [NTSB CHI93IA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93IA127.md): de Havilland SHD-6 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1993 · N374MQ · No damage
  > The local controller's failure to maintain 3 miles radar separation between two airplanes. A factor related to the incident was the local controller's delay in remedial action.
- [NTSB CHI93IA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93IA126.md): ATR ATR 42 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1993 · N426MQ · No damage
  > An improper clearance by the north local controller, which resulted in a failure to maintain proper IFR separation. A factor related to the incident was: inadequate coordination among the tower personnel.
- [NTSB CHI93IA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93IA110.md): Fokker 100 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1993 · N895US · Minor damage
  > Failure of the company station manager to follow proper dispatch procedures, and ice accumulation on the nose gear locking mechanism. Factors related to the incident were: wet snow (slush) on the runway at the departure airport, and inadequate design which…
- [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 CHI93IA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93IA125.md): ATR ATR 72 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1993 · N248AT · No damage
  > the local controller's failure to issue a proper heading clearance which resulted in a loss of radar separation between two departing airplanes.
- [NTSB CHI93IA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93IA115.md): de Havilland SHD-6 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1993 · N364MQ · No damage
  > Failure of the approach and local controllers to maintain IFR separation standards between all the airplanes on the approach.
- [NTSB CHI93LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA083.md): Cessna 177 · Barrington, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 1993 · N29515 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.
- [NTSB CHI93LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA076.md): Piper PA-28RT-201 · Streator, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 1993 · N2248X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to perform a go-around. The tailwind and the pilot's selection of the downwind runway were factor.
- [NTSB CHI93IA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93IA069.md): de Havilland DHC-8-311 · Savoy, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 1993 · N433AW · Minor damage
  > The total failure of the inboard right main landing gear wheel axle during the initial climb.
- [NTSB CHI93LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA064.md): Cessna T210K · Metropolis, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 1993 · N732FB · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the exhaust valve.
- [NTSB CHI93LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA058.md): Beech 90 · Dixon, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1992 · N56KA · Substantial damage
  > The instructor pilot not maintaining directional control following engine shut down and not performing remedial action of a power reduction to regain directional control, as prescribed by his company's training manual, once the airplane began to yaw/turn to…
- [NTSB CHI93LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA059.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Lake In The Hls, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1992 · N4328D · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB CHI93LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA047.md): Beech A36 · Frankfort, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1992 · N244JH · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot in command to maintain an airspeed above stall during a landing flare.
- [NTSB CHI93LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA043.md): Boeing 727-232 · Chicago, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1992 · N401DA · No damage
  > The captain's inadequate coordination with the ground and flight crew. Factors related to the accident were: the passenger's perception that the APU exhaust was a fire, which resulted in action that initiated an evacuation.
- [NTSB CHI93LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA039.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Manhattan, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1992 · N44515 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI93LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA032.md): Cessna 170B · Kankakee, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1992 · N2836C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command not obtaining directional control prior to landing touch down in a crosswind condition.
- [NTSB CHI93LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA031.md): Cessna 172D · Marshall, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1992 · N2577U · Substantial damage
  > An inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI93IA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93IA035.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-8-71 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1992 · N870SJ · Minor damage
  > An improper repair of the retract pin boss area by the overhaul facility.
- [NTSB CHI93FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA029.md): Cessna 150L · Elwood, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1992 · N11199 · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain a proper adequate altitude to avoid obstructions. Factors contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment of efficiency and judgement due to alcohol, and the dark night condition.
- [NTSB CHI93IA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93IA019.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1992 · N8068J · No damage
  > The failure of the midway arsa controller to coordinate use of the airspace with the Chicago north local controller which resulted in an operational deviation. A factor related to the incident was the pilot's failure to follow his assigned heading.
- [NTSB CHI92LA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA288.md): Boeing B75N1 · Belvidere, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1992 · N1943H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from obstacles during the aborted landing. Related factors are the failure to maintain directional control, and the pilot's lack of total experience in the type of operation.
- [NTSB CHI92LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA287.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Peoria, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1992 · N2484Y · Substantial damage
  > The private pilot's misjudged touchdown. Related factors are the reduced visibility due to sunglare, ongoing runway construction, and the pilot's inattention to atc/communications/information.
- [NTSB CHI92FA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA290.md): Beech B55 · Joliet, IL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1992 · N557T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent wheels up landing.
- [NTSB CHI92FA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA282.md): Cessna 152 · Ottawa, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1992 · N4591P · Destroyed
  > Pilot did not maintain a proper airspeed which led to an inadvertent stall/spin at a low altitude where the pilot could not perform a recovery.
- [NTSB CHI92FA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA279.md): Cessna 177 · Manlius, IL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1992 · N30076 · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a forced landing, and his inadequate preflight which resulted in fuel exhaustion and power loss.
- [NTSB CHI92LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA277.md): Cessna 172N · Geneseo, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1992 · N738KX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempted operation of the airplane with a known defficiency in the equipment.
- [NTSB CHI92LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA286.md): Cessna 210C · Peoria, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1992 · N3683Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's not compensating for wind conditions and his not maintaining directional control.
- [NTSB CHI92LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA272.md): Boeing A-75 · Ottawa, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1992 · N55410 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions, and his not maintaining directional control. Factors were the crosswind and wind gusts.
- [NTSB CHI92LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA268.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Harvard, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1992 · N5029Z · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot in command to align the accident airplane with the centerline of the runway during landing.
- [NTSB DCA92MA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA92MA048.md): Beech C-45H · Hinckley, IL · Accident · 12 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1992 · N3657G · Destroyed
  > Inadequate maintenance and inspection by the operator which resulted in an engine power loss during the critical takeoff phase of flight. In addition, the pilot did not, or was unable to, attain a full-feather position on the left engine propeller, which…
- [NTSB CHI92LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA281.md): Cessna 172RG · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1992 · N9578B · Substantial damage
  > Main landing gear collapse as a result of the failure of a landing gear hydraulic pump seal.
- [NTSB CHI92DEE04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DEE04.md): Weatherly 201B · Chana, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 5, 1992 · N2935W · Substantial damage
  > Fracture of a connecting rod resulting in loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI92LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA259.md): Mooney 20F · Lacon, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1992 · N3486N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to recognize that the runway he selected for landing was closed. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the pilot's anxiety following the near-collision, and his limited ability to detect the orange-colored marking.
- [NTSB CHI92LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA258.md): Christen Industries S2B · Alton, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1992 · N60468 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to accomplish refueling.
- [NTSB CHI92IA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92IA260.md): Douglas DC-8-61 · Morton Grove, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1992 · N845AX · Minor damage
  > Failure of the right main landing gear door actuator.
- [NTSB CHI92LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA255.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Marseilles, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1992 · N5544J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to abort the takeoff. A factor was the partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI92LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA250.md): Boeing 747-300 · Chicago, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1992 · HL746 · No damage
  > An unsafe/hazardous condition that was not identified by the vehicle driver, and an inadequate distance between the airplane and vehicle as the driver drove the vehicle behind the airplane.
- [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 CHI92LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA252.md): Cameron N-90 · Centralia, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1992 · N75250 · No damage
  > Abrupt touchdown.
- [NTSB CHI92LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA227.md): Cessna 152 · Xenia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1992 · N757FW · Substantial damage
  > Improper engine overhaul and noncompliance with an airworthiness directive by other maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB CHI92LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA222.md): Hughes 269C · Aurora, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1992 · N58335 · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue fracture of the engine crankshaft resulting in loss of power. Factors were the pilot's excessive descent and his lack of total experience.
- [NTSB CHI92LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA212.md): Cessna 172H · Chenoa, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1992 · N8262L · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight planning and preparation on the part of the pilot. Factors associated with this accident were a lack of recent experience in the type of operation the pilot was undertaking, a proper climb rate not obtained by the pilot and remedial…

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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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