# 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 30 of 101 · 5,040 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB CHI90LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA091.md): Cessna 152 · New Lenox, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1990 · N67950 · Substantial damage > Pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the touchdown and landing roll phases of flight, due to deposits of slush frozen on the left landing gear brake. - [NTSB CHI90FA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA087.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Lostant, IL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1990 · N3063B · Destroyed > Flight into known adverse weather conditions by the pilot and structural (wing) icing. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions and the pilot's overconfidence in the aircraft's ability. - [NTSB CHI90IA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90IA084.md): Short Brothers SD3-60 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1990 · N361MQ · Minor damage > Fatigue failure of a first stage power turbine blade. - [NTSB CHI90LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA082.md): Cessna T310R · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1990 · N6186X · Substantial damage > Pilot's inability to maintain directional during the landing phase of flight. The slippery, snow covered runway, and a twelve knot direct crosswind contributed to the accident. - [NTSB CHI90LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA080.md): Beech V35 · West Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 1990 · N9582Q · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to extend the gear, which resulted in an inadvertent wheels-up landing. - [NTSB CHI90LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA079.md): Cessna 177B · Raleigh, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 1990 · N35100 · Substantial damage > Inadequate preflight by the pilot and fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. The unreliable fuel quantity gauge was a related factor. - [NTSB CHI90LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA063.md): Cessna 172 · Newark, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 1990 · N98923 · Substantial damage > Improper planning/decision by the pilot. The wet condition of the grass runway was a related factor. - [NTSB CHI90DEE04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEE04.md): Cessna 172RG · Romeoville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 18, 1989 · N9562B · Substantial damage > Dual student's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and remedial action not attained by the CFI. A factor related to the accident was: a snow bank adjacent the runway. - [NTSB CHI90IA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90IA044.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-31 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1989 · N8969E · Minor damage > Inadequate snow removal by airport personnel. - [NTSB CHI90LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA069.md): Piper PA-28-161 · West Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1989 · N4372S · Substantial damage > Failure of the solo student pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. Factors related to the accident were: the crosswind, the student pilot's lack of total inexperience, and the runway lights. - [NTSB CHI90DEV01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEV01.md): Cessna 210D · Jerseyville, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Dec 10, 1989 · N3955Y · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor in the accident was the rough uneven terrain in the forced landing area. - [NTSB CHI90LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA037.md): Cessna 172G · Savoy, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1989 · N3783L · Substantial damage > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in his inability to maintain control of the aircraft. A factor related to the accident was: the adverse wind condition. - [NTSB CHI90DEE02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEE02.md): Edward Avid Flyer C · Lansing Arpt, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Dec 1, 1989 · N533T · Destroyed > Pilot's failure to attain proper runway alignment prior to touchdown. A factor in the accident was the builder's improper modification of the carburetors. - [NTSB CHI90DEE03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEE03.md): Nelsen-David Sonerai II/EV · Huntley, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Nov 26, 1989 · N4984H · Destroyed > Pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed during a turn at low altitude, resulting in an inadvertent stall and impact with terrain, lack of recent total experience and lack of total experience in type of aircraft. - [NTSB CHI90LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA034.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Freeport, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1989 · N43313 · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's failure to properly judge the clearance between his airplane and a parked vehicle. - [NTSB CHI90FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA029.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Monroe Center, IL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1989 · N9465W · Destroyed > In-flight fire initiated by an inadequately installed wiring harness and propagated by an existing fuel leak which was not repaired. - [NTSB CHI90LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA039.md): Beech V35B · Momence, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1989 · N1809W · Substantial damage > Gradual total failure of the powerplant due to oil exhaustion during a night cross country operation, and the subsequent gear-up forced landing on a frozen field. - [NTSB CHI90FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA026.md): Cessna 172D · Mt Morris, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1989 · N2796U · Destroyed > VFR flight into IMC and spatial disorientation of the pilot. Contributing to the accident were the meteorological conditions and the overconfidence and lack of experience of the pilot. - [NTSB CHI90LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA025.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Mcleansboro, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1989 · N3916W · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain control of the aircraft while recovering from a bounced landing. - [NTSB CHI90LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA022.md): Cessna 172 · Lansing, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1989 · N1316U · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent selection of unsuitable terrain (taxiway/construction area). The steel marker poles contributed to the aircraft damage. - [NTSB CHI90LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA018.md): Beech A36 · Lansing, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1989 · N6736L · Substantial damage > Pilot's poor judgement in electing to taxi across an unmarked area in dark night conditions, at an airport with known construction in progress and the airport management's failure to assure the initial repairs were sufficient to correct the holes made during… - [NTSB CHI90LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA017.md): De Havilland DH82A · Mascoutah, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1989 · N100MH · Substantial damage > An undetermined powerplant problem, which resulted in a severe vibration. The soft/uneven terrain was considered to be a contributing factor. - [NTSB CHI90LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA014.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Lincoln, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1989 · N9487T · Substantial damage > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in his failure to attain sufficient airspeed. Factors related to the accident were: the runway condition & obstructions. - [NTSB CHI90LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA016.md): Cessna 172 · New Lenox, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1989 · N4269F · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to attain wind information, which resulted in his selection of an unfavorable (wrong) runway. A factor related to the accident was: the crosswind condition. - [NTSB CHI90LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA008.md): Beech C23 · Rock Falls, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1989 · N9157S · Destroyed > Improper flare by the pilot, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB CHI90LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA007.md): Cessna 140A · Peoria, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1989 · N9658A · Substantial damage > Inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the pilot. The tailwind, the pilot's improper use of brakes, and his lack of recent experience in the type of aircraft were considered to be contributing factors. - [NTSB CHI90DEE01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEE01.md): Baker/Santiago Pitts S-1S · Dekalb, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Oct 8, 1989 · N983CS · Substantial damage > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. - [NTSB CHI89LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA197.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Lebanon, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1989 · N1165X · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to use all available runway and his misjudgement of the available distance (runway length) for landing. Contributing factors were: inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and the runway and terrain conditions. - [NTSB CHI89LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA195.md): Beech 36 · Princeton, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1989 · N7818R · Substantial damage > The pilot had excessive airspeed, misjudged the landing distance, and did not go around. The high obstructions (trees),wet runway, ditch, and uneven terrain (roadway) were contributing factors. - [NTSB CHI89DEE06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEE06.md): Howe Quickie Q2 · Lakeinthehills, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 28, 1989 · N525LH · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane during a bounced landing. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's evasive maneuver to avoid rolling into a stone quarry. - [NTSB CHI89LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA191.md): Bell 206B-3 · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1989 · N9229X · Substantial damage > A hard landing caused by the pilot not being able to judge his altitude above or his closure rate to terrain because of high vegetation in the area available for a forced landing. An engine faulure caused by material failure of the compressor section is a… - [NTSB CHI89LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA189.md): Cessna 152 · Newark, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1989 · N714XG · Substantial damage > The pilot landed long and failed to make a go around. - [NTSB CHI89FA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89FA183.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-80 · Chicago, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1989 · N244AA · Substantial damage > A loss of hydraulic system pressure due to the operator's failure to replace a system component that had a known history of failures, and the pilot's improper use powerplant controls resulting in a degradation of rudder effectiveness. A contributing factor… - [NTSB CHI89LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA182.md): Cessna 152 · Newark, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1989 · N4841P · Substantial damage > Inadequate supervision by the flight instructor (CFI) and his delay in aborting the takeoff. Factors related to the accident were: malfunction of the flap system, which resulted in an improper flap setting for takeoff, and the soft runway condition. - [NTSB CHI89IA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89IA180.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD-80 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1989 · N490AA · 2 aircraft · No damage > The failure of the controller to clarify the confusing communications, to correct the pilot's misinterpretation of the instructions being given, and the failure of the supervisor to properly monitor the situation. Factors related to the incident were the… - [NTSB CHI89FA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89FA173.md): Cessna 150M · Plainfield, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1989 · N9329U · Destroyed > The pilot-in-command lost control of the aircraft following a premature lift-off resulting in an uncontrolled descent into the terrain. - [NTSB CHI89LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA170.md): Beech A33 · Bloomington, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1989 · N915Q · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to contamination (water, debris, and rust-like particles) in the fuel and the pilot's failure to detect the contamination during the pre-flight inspection. - [NTSB CHI89LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA163.md): Cessna 150J · Putnam, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1989 · N60263 · Substantial damage > Improper use of carburetor heat by the pilot which resulted in reduced power for takeoff. The obstructions (hangar & trees) and weather conditions were contributing factors. - [NTSB CHI89LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA156.md): Cessna 152 · Kankakee, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1989 · N67342 · Substantial damage > Failure of the student pilot to use carburetor heat, which resulted in loss of engine power, due to carburetor ice. A factor related to the accident was: carburetor icing conditions. - [NTSB CHI89DEE05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEE05.md): Cessna 152 · Romeoville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 27, 1989 · N25848 · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudgement of the fuel supply. - [NTSB CHI89LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA142.md): Globe GC-1B · Metropolis, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1989 · N332HM · Substantial damage > Pilot's failure to adhere to procedures and ensure the aircraft had sufficient airspeed before attempting rotation and climbout. Airspeed was inadequate to maintain flight, and just after the landing gear was retracted the aircraft settledto the ground. - [NTSB CHI89IA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89IA140.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-10-10 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1989 · N1846U · No damage > Hydroplaning attributed to the physical condition of the runway, and the airport personnel's failure to adequately maintain the runway. Contributing factors were: the rain and the wet runway. - [NTSB CHI89LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA139.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Grayslake, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1989 · N8301F · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to go around (when there was sufficient speed and runway remaining). A contributing factor was his lack of recent experience in type of aircraft. - [NTSB CHI89FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89FA135.md): Cessna 177 · Lockport, IL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1989 · N3146T · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and his failure to attain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall or mush. A factor related to the accident was: the aircraft's excessive gross weight. - [NTSB CHI89IA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89IA145.md): Dornier DO-228 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1989 · N265MC · No damage > Poor lookout by the crew of the Dornier and the citabria. - [NTSB CHI89IA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89IA144.md): Dornier DO-228 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1989 · N263MC · No damage > Poor lookout by the crew of the Dornier and the baron. - [NTSB CHI89IA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89IA143.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-32 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1989 · N939ML · No damage > Poor lookout by the crew of the DC-9 and the Cessna pilot. - [NTSB CHI89FA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89FA124.md): Cessna 150L · Sugar Grove, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1989 · N16004 · Destroyed > Failure to maintain airspeed above stall speed, and a stall/spin encountered with inadequate altitude for recovery. Factors related to the accident were: thunderstorm, pre-flight briefing not obtained and poor weather evaluation by the pilot. - [NTSB CHI89DEE04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEE04.md): Renninger Mustang II · Kirkland, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 25, 1989 · N11WR · Destroyed > Fuel starvation (possibly from vapor lock), which resulted in loss of engine power, and the pilot's misjudgement of ground clearance during a final turn to land. - [NTSB CHI89FA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89FA112.md): Hughes 269C · Lockport, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1989 · N26628 · Destroyed > Improper flight technique by the PIC during a takeoff from a confined area. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=IL&page=31 ## 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=30&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.