# 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 CHI92LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA202.md): Cessna 172P · Waukegan, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1992 · N98673 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain airplane directional control. Related factors are the student's lack of total flight experience, and improper aircraft control.
- [NTSB CHI92LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA203.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Harvard, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1992 · N8056P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to understand wind information as presented by the windsock, selecting the wrong runway for landing, and delaying the aborted landing.
- [NTSB CHI92LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA198.md): Cessna 177B · Dwight, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1992 · N35107 · No damage
  > The passenger's inattention to the propeller arc and the pilot's improper procedure in disembarking a passenger while the engine was running.
- [NTSB CHI92LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA192.md): Cessna 177 · Erie, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1992 · N3195T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath.
- [NTSB CHI92LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA187.md): Beech M35 · Dekalb, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1992 · N9873R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use proper nose wheel steering which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB CHI92LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA179.md): Cessna 210B · Belleville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1992 · N9545X · Substantial damage
  > The improper fuel pump high end discharge adjustment. A related factor is improper maintenance/annual inspection.
- [NTSB CHI92LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA174.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Rockford, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1992 · N56311 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's premature liftoff. Related factors are the instructor's lack of total experience in the accident make and model airplane, and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the roll-out.
- [NTSB CHI92LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA172.md): Cessna 172 · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1992 · N62538 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper approach to landing. Related factors are the thunderstorm and the excessive airspeed.
- [NTSB CHI92DEE02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DEE02.md): Vandenbos/Thorp T-18 · Schaumburg, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 13, 1992 · N4PV · Destroyed
  > Shorting of condensers on both magnetos. A factor was inadequate maintenance servicing of the airplane by other maintneance personnel.
- [NTSB CHI92FA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA169.md): Mooney M20J · Bloomington, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1992 · N302FW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the turn from base leg to final approach.
- [NTSB CHI92LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA160.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Round Lake, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1992 · N812PC · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to follow emergency procedures, and the fire in the electrical system for reasons undetermined.
- [NTSB CHI92DEV02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DEV02.md): Schweitzer Mustang II · Decatur, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 25, 1992 · N91ES · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in initiating a go-around.
- [NTSB CHI92LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA156.md): Piper PA-20 · Greenwood, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1992 · N6989K · Substantial damage
  > Excessive application of the brakes during landing roll.
- [NTSB CHI92LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA155.md): Cessna 172RG · Dekalb, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1992 · N6510V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining a proper glidepath to the landing runway.
- [NTSB CHI92LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA159.md): Beech 77 · Moline, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1992 · N18244 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB CHI92LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA154.md): Cessna 150H · Robinson, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1992 · N7200S · Substantial damage
  > Poor judgement by the pilot in intentionally proceeding to the airport in instrument meteorological conditions. The weather conditions were a factor.
- [NTSB CHI92FA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA142.md): Taylorcraft F19 · Harvard, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 10, 1992 · N3688T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during the initial climb out. A related factor is the pilot's lack of recent experience.
- [NTSB CHI92LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA139.md): Piper PA-28-140D · Markham, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1992 · N1814T · Substantial damage
  > The result of an inadequate annual inspection by other maintenance personnel and, as a result, a total failure of the throttle linkage. A factor was the pilot overshot his intended emergency landing area, due to excessive speed.
- [NTSB CHI92DEE01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DEE01.md): Boeing E75 · Leland, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 7, 1992 · N64955 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive application of brakes. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in this model aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI92LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA122.md): Cessna 150F · Centralia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1992 · N6878F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper altitude during the final approach to landing. A factor in the accident was the pilot's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB CHI92LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA118.md): Cessna TR182 · Joliet, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1992 · N4822R · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to follow emergency procedures, and the failure of the electrical system. Factors contributing to the accident were electrical arcing, and the lack of total experience in the type of aircraft by the pilot-in-command.
- [NTSB CHI92LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA111.md): Cessna 177B · Olney, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1992 · N1271C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to select carburetor heat in a timely manner, and the total loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Related factors are carburetor icing conditions, reduced visibilities in snow, low ceilings, the dark night, and soft terrain…
- [NTSB CHI92LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA109.md): Cessna 177BII · Bloomington, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1992 · N35151 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. Factors in the accident were excessive airspeed at landing and habit interference.
- [NTSB CHI92LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA105.md): Piper PA-23-150 · Romeoville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1992 · N242CF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot selected unsuitable terrain to make a precautionary landing when he did not receive a safe indication that the landing gear was down and locked. A factor in the accident was inability of the pilot to restart the left engine after intentionally…
- [NTSB CHI92LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA102.md): Stinson 108 · Heyworth, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1992 · N97599 · Substantial damage
  > Improper use of the carburetor heat control which resulted in carburetor ice and subsequent loss of power. A factor related to the accident was the carburetor icing conditions which existed at the time of the accident.
- [NTSB CHI92IA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92IA101.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1992 · N1820U · Minor damage
  > Contaminated anti-skid braking system electrical connectors which resulted in a partial loss of the anti-skid system and locking up of the brakes on the left main gear.
- [NTSB CHI92LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA098.md): Cessna 150L · Peru, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1992 · N6785G · Substantial damage
  > The students pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the type of operation.
- [NTSB CHI92FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA095.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Burlington, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1992 · N5309W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after encountering instrument meteorological conditions in cruise flight. Related factors are the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, the low ceiling and reduced visibility (fog).
- [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 CHI92LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA077.md): Cessna 152 · Rockford, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 1992 · N152BA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed application of carburetor heat.
- [NTSB CHI92LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA103.md): Cessna 182P · Monee, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1992 · N7529N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged the landing flare and touchdown. A related factor was: the dark night light conditions.
- [NTSB CHI92FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA067.md): Beech A-36TC · Pekin, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 1992 · N345CC · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's continued flight into icing conditions and his failure to use the airplane's anti-ice/de-ice system resulting in a build-up of ice over the airplane's surface area and resultant loss of control. Factors which contributed to the accident…
- [NTSB CHI92LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA063.md): Cessna 152 · Alpha, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1991 · N106CF · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight planning and refueling not performed by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI92IA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92IA061.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-10-30 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1991 · N142AA · 2 aircraft · No damage
  > The local controller's not understanding read back of radio communications. Factors include the pilot-in-command of flight 73 not understanding verbal instructions; local controller not visually identifying the aircraft; and inadequate surveillance (FAA) in…
- [NTSB CHI92LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA052.md): Cessna 172 · Carlyle, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1991 · N8316X · Substantial damage
  > Fuel contamination and blockage of the carburetor, which restuled in fuel starvation. The high obstructions (trees) were a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI92DEV01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DEV01.md): Quickie Quickie 1 · Carmi, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Dec 11, 1991 · N1V · Substantial damage
  > An engine bearing seizure and a premature forced landing flare.
- [NTSB CHI92LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA046.md): Cessna 421 · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1991 · N777RA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. A factor contributing to the accident was the icy runway.
- [NTSB CHI92FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA037.md): Beech G-18S · West Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1991 · N38RM · Destroyed
  > A result of the pilot in command's not maintaining directional control, an improper inflight decision, and improper remedial action once the loss of directional control was recognized by the pilot. Factors contributing to this accident are inadequate cargo…
- [NTSB CHI92LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA041.md): Cessna 210N · Frankfort, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1991 · N5281A · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the fss to notify ATC that the ariport was closed, atc's subsequent approach clearance to the closed airport, and the pilot's inability to maintain directional control on the icy runway. A factor in the accident was the icy runway conditions.
- [NTSB CHI92IA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92IA030.md): Aerospatiale ATR-42-300 · Chicago, IL · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1991 · N235RM · No damage
  > An inflight encounter with wake turbulence during cruise flight.
- [NTSB CHI92FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA020.md): Cessna 172P · Zion, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1991 · N5411K · Destroyed
  > Water contamination of the fuel, and the pilot's inadequate preflight of the aircraft. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and obstructions (trees & transmission lines) in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB CHI92LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA014.md): Cessna C-210G · Freeport, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1991 · N5876F · Substantial damage
  > Improper installation of a line fitting by other maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB CHI92LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA002.md): Piper PA-12 · Roscoe, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1991 · N2499M · Substantial damage
  > Operation of an aircraft with known deficiencies and deterioration/failure of the magneto(s). Factors related to the accident were: the lack of an annual inspection and non-compliance with an airworthiness directive (AD).
- [NTSB CHI91DEV05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DEV05.md): Ullman Vari Viggen · Greenville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 29, 1991 · N22VV · Substantial damage
  > Improper maintenance installation of the propeller.
- [NTSB CHI91LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA303.md): Champion 7ECA · Newark, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1991 · N5164T · Substantial damage
  > A sheared oleo piston retaining pin which allowed the wheel to fall out.
- [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 NYC91FA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA246.md): Cessna 172P · West Chicago, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1991 · N65729 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight decision to return to the airport following a loss of engine power at a low altitude. The pilot failed to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall at an altitude insufficient for recovery. Factors contributing to…
- [NTSB CHI91LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA278.md): Cessna 310J · Sugar Grove, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1991 · N300RA · Substantial damage
  > The buckled nose landing gear retraction/extension gear drive tube. A factor in the accident was the pilot in command not having the landing gear inspected at the interval recommended by the manufacturer.
- [NTSB CHI91LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA280.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Algonquin, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1991 · N5035J · Substantial damage
  > Incapacitation of the pilot due to a heart attack.
- [NTSB CHI91LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA279.md): Varga 2180 · Decatur, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1991 · N686EE · Destroyed
  > Inadequate preflight planning and preparation and airplane performance data not understood by the pilot. Factors associated with the accident are the pilot's lack of total experience in type of operation, delayed remedial action, and the operator's…

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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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