# 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 CHI91LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA286.md): Cessna 170B · Frankfort, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1991 · N8244A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain directional control. A contributing factor was a crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI91DEV04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DEV04.md): Pitts Special S-1 · Lincoln, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 31, 1991 · N237V · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI91LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA281.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Newark, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1991 · N3704T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor inflight planning/decision making. A related factor was: the wet, slippery condition of the grass runway.
- [NTSB CHI91DEV03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DEV03.md): Hocker Dragonfly · Metropolis, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 30, 1991 · N28P · Destroyed
  > Pilot's failure to maintain airspeed above stall.
- [NTSB CHI91LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA272.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Freeburg, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1991 · N8479F · Substantial damage
  > Improper use of the mixture control by the pic/cfi. A factor related to the accident was inadequate friction on the mixture control lever.
- [NTSB CHI91FA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91FA264.md): Cessna 182Q · Jerseyville, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1991 · N735XG · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to follow proper procedures during a go-around maneuver, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's improper use of the flaps, his improper use…
- [NTSB CHI91LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA261.md): Piper PA-32-R300 · Lake In Hills, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1991 · N40446 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to perform an adequate preflight by assuring the gear lever was in the down and locked position.
- [NTSB CHI91LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA230.md): Cessna 172 · Metropolis, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1991 · N2339U · Substantial damage
  > Miscellaneous equipment not removed (foam rubber) and inadequate preflight by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI91LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA248.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Joliet, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1991 · N5715P · Substantial damage
  > A proper climb rate was not attained which resulted in a mush/stall by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were performance data mis-judged due to lack of familiarity with the aircraft, and over confidence in aircraft's ability.
- [NTSB CHI91LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA249.md): Cessna 172 · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1991 · N97650 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate compensation for wind conditions and directional control was not maintained by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were a gusty crosswind landing environment and a ditch.
- [NTSB CHI91LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA233.md): Cessna 172P · Lansing, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1991 · N66365 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall/spin during low altitude maneuvers. Related factors are ground personnel's inadequate traffic advisory, and the pilot's abrupt pull up.
- [NTSB CHI91LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA222.md): Cessna 172 · West Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1991 · N99515 · Substantial damage
  > Directional control was not maintained by the cfi/pic. Factors related to the accident were a gusty cross wind and an airport facility, VASI light.
- [NTSB CHI91DEV02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DEV02.md): O'Connell Stits SA-3B · Casey, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 18, 1991 · N2821 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper rate of climb after takeoff. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in model.
- [NTSB CHI91MA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91MA220.md): Aerospace ATR-42-300 · Peoria, IL · Accident · No injuries · Major investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1991 · N425TE · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate aircraft equipment component (failed bolt), and insufficient inspection standards pertaining to the failed bolt. A factor related to the accident is inaccurate maintenance record keeping relating to oil consumption.
- [NTSB CHI91LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA219.md): Schweizer 2-32 · Plainfield, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1991 · N2477W · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to attain proper alignment with the runway. A factor related to the accident was the high vegetation/crop in which the landing was made.
- [NTSB CHI91FA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91FA216.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Seneca, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1991 · N7616W · Destroyed
  > Proper glidepath not maintained, and inadequate altitude and visual lookout by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB CHI91FA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91FA212.md): Centrair Pegasus 101B · Hinckley, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1991 · N126CC · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both pilots to maintain adequate visual lookout and ensure adequate separation during traffic pattern operations. A related factor is the non-standard uncontrolled airport procedures used by N126CC.
- [NTSB CHI91FA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91FA211.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Quincy, IL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1991 · N8498W · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure by the pilot of the other airplane to maintain clearance. Factors in the accident were the pilot's attempt to fly formation, his inadequate group briefing, and the lack of experience on the part of the pilot of the other airplane.
- [NTSB CHI91LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA205.md): Hiller UH-12D · Savoy, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1991 · N94515 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain tail rotor clearance from the ground. A related factor is the pilot's lack of total experience in helicopters.
- [NTSB CHI91LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA201.md): Piper PA-28-201R · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1991 · N2126K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's inadequate pre-flight inspection. Factors contributing to this accident were the landing gear lever not being engaged, the use of an inadequate procedure by the pilot-in-command, and the inadvertent gear retraction during takeoff roll.
- [NTSB CHI91LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA194.md): Boeing A75N1 · Mundelein, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1991 · N59791 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's not maintaining visual contact with the previously identified airplane.
- [NTSB CHI91LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA188.md): Schweizer SGS 1-34 · Highland, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1991 · N7634 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged his touchdown point.
- [NTSB CHI91LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA185.md): Ryan Navion A · Kankakee, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1991 · N4374K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor in flight planning/decision making and misjudged fuel supply. A related factor is the inadequate emergency procedure.
- [NTSB CHI91DEE06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DEE06.md): Robinson R22B · Mineral, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 5, 1991 · N91MG · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from the power line.
- [NTSB CHI91DEE05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DEE05.md): Charles Raucci, JR. Firebolt · Schaumburg, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 1, 1991 · N123CR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not following the specification for installation of the fuel tank vent.
- [NTSB CHI91DEV01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DEV01.md): Cessna A188B · Bluffs, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 30, 1991 · N4887Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB CHI91LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA166.md): Cessna 172N · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1991 · N5710E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command (student)'s improper judgement of the proper touchdown point. A factor contributing was the pilot in command's delaying an aborted landing.
- [NTSB CHI91LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA172.md): Cessna 152 · Greenville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1991 · N24394 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's misjudgment of the proper touchdown point. An associated factor is the pilot-in-command not performing remedial action.
- [NTSB CHI91LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA154.md): Enstrom F28 · Hampshire, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1991 · N86214 · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control was not maintained when the aircraft encountered an uncotrolled descent by the pilot. Remedial action by the pilot was inadequate. A factor related to the acident was lack of total experience in type of aircraft by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI91FA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91FA152.md): Short Brothers SD3-60 · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 11, 1991 · N715NC · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the nose wheel steering hydraulic line during after landing ground operations. A related factor is the manufacturer's inadequate inspection and/or replacement standards.
- [NTSB CHI91IA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91IA144.md): Boeing 727-223 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1991 · N6815 · Minor damage
  > The failure of the ground crew to properly align the airplane in the gate alley during the push back from the gate.
- [NTSB CHI91FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91FA135.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Wadsworth, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1991 · N651OP · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's failure to select the proper fuel tank and not performing emergency procedures when the engine ceased to run. A factor related to this accident was power transmissions wires located on the pilot's approach path to landing.
- [NTSB CHI91LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA136.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Grayslake, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1991 · N4VT · Substantial damage
  > The instructor's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors were the wind gusts and the instructor's failure to maintain airspeed.
- [NTSB CHI91DEE04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DEE04.md): Beech 35-A33 · Vernon Hills, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 18, 1991 · N123JB · Substantial damage
  > Water contamination of the fuel, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB CHI91LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA121.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Schaumburg, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1991 · N2366W · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic's not understanding the identifying marks on the replacement part. A factor in the accident was that the mechanic was provided with an improper part.
- [NTSB CHI91IA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91IA120.md): Cessna 172RG · West Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1991 · N9592B · Minor damage
  > Failure of the splined shaft on the right main landing gear pivot assembly. A factor related to the incident was inadequate design of the landing gear pivot assembly.
- [NTSB CHI91DEE03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DEE03.md): Air Command Gyrocopter · Lansing, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Mar 24, 1991 · N447MR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed pullup. A factor in the accident was the pilot's exessive rate of descent during the spiral maneuver.
- [NTSB CHI91LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA103.md): Short Brothers SD3-60 · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1991 · N385MQ · Substantial damage
  > An excessive landing flare by the copilot. Factors associated with the accident are the inoperative wing flaps and the captain's inadequate supervison.
- [NTSB CHI91LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA099.md): Cessna 152 · Wonder Lake, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 1991 · N49485 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff. Her lack of flying expereince was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI91LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA098.md): Cessna 152 · Newark, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1991 · N116CF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's poor preflight planning and improper weather evaluation.
- [NTSB CHI91LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA081.md): Cessna 172N · Lansing, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 1991 · N5345D · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control. A factor related to the accident is the snow covered runway.
- [NTSB CHI91IA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91IA073.md): British Aerospace 146-200 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1991 · N608AW · Minor damage
  > Company procedures and directives not being followed by ground personnel. A factor associated with the accident is complacency by company/operator management.
- [NTSB CHI91LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA070.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Marshall, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 1991 · N3212W · Destroyed
  > Flight into known adverse weather by the pilot(s) and subsequent icing of the Piper PA-32'S air induction system. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions and a perceived sense of urgency to make the flight.
- [NTSB CHI91FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91FA059.md): Cessna 172P · Freeport, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 1991 · N65567 · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed. Factors contributing were the pilot-in-command's misuse of flaps and his lack of total experience in this type of operation.
- [NTSB CHI91LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA055.md): Cessna 182Q · Jerseyville, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 1991 · N735YN · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the icy runway conditions.
- [NTSB CHI91LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA046.md): Luscombe 8E · Mundelein, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1990 · N71207 · Substantial damage
  > Landing gear tire failure and directional control not maintained by the pic/cfi.
- [NTSB CHI91DEE02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DEE02.md): Maule M-4-220C · Romeoville, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Dec 11, 1990 · N40614 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection resulting in power loss from fuel contamination. A factor in the accident was the owner's failure to accomplish airworthiness directive 84-9-7 which provided direct, convenient access to sample and purge the main…
- [NTSB CHI91LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA044.md): Cessna 182RG · Lansing, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1990 · N756ZQ · Substantial damage
  > Excessive lowering of flaps resulted in aircraft control not being maintained by the pilot..inadequate airspeed resulted in a stall/mush and subsequent collision with the terrain. Factors related to the accident were: a gusty crosswind and a delayed go-around…
- [NTSB CHI91LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA043.md): Cessna 152 · Joliet, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1990 · N48779 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate visual lookout by the pilots of both aircraft, which resulted in their failure to see-and-avoid each other's aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI91LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA039.md): Cessna 150 · Niota, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1990 · N50098 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel consumption calculations misjudged by the PIC. Contributing factors were a tailwind landing and no suitable terrain.

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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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