# 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 CHI89FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89FA109.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Saint Charles, IL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1989 · N5242T · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the mechanic to properly inspect the alternate air door during annual inspection. This failure led to air starvation, loss of power, and a forced landing by the pilot onto rough terrain.
- [NTSB CHI89DEV06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEV06.md): Hughes 269C · Millersville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 6, 1989 · N7439F · Destroyed
  > Loss of rotor RPM for an undetermined reason during a turn to reverse direction while applying agricultural chemicals.
- [NTSB CHI89LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA098.md): Cessna P210N · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1989 · N4763P · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to extend the landing gear, which resulted in a wheels-up landing.
- [NTSB CHI89LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA096.md): Piper PA28R-180 · Frankfort, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1989 · N4980J · Destroyed
  > Pilot's failure to maintain directional control while attempting to land in cross/tailwind conditions.
- [NTSB CHI89MA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89MA095.md): Douglas DC3C-S13CG · Waterman, IL · Accident · 3 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · May 22, 1989 · N47CE · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command (PIC) failed to provide adequate supervision while training the copilot and allowed the aircraft to enter a stall/spin, then did not provide adequate remedial action to properly recover from the spin. Factors related to the accident were:…
- [NTSB CHI89DEE03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEE03.md): Ruschke Starduster TOO · Mc Henry, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · May 22, 1989 · N32GR · Destroyed
  > The flying pilots failure to maintain airspeed during an ostentatious display resulting in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CHI89DCA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DCA01.md): Zengel RV-4 · Columbia, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 21, 1989 · N371FZ · Substantial damage
  > The improper routing of engine fuel lines resulting in over temperature of the lines which resulted in the fuel flow to carburetor to fluctuate and cause over rich condition and loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI89FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89FA092.md): Swearingen SA226TC · Marion, IL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 19, 1989 · N232AM · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft. Contributing to the accident was lack of crew coordination and inappropriate remedial action on the part of the aircrew, and improper maintenance modification by the operator.
- [NTSB CHI89IA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89IA084.md): Fokker F-27 MK500 · Moline, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 4, 1989 · N511AW · Minor damage
  > Material failure of the landing gear retraction and extension assembly. Inadequate maintenance and troubleshooting procedures in company directives were factors in this incident.
- [NTSB CHI89FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89FA078.md): Cessna 208A · Mt. Zion, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1989 · N9637F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's intentional flight into known adverse weather. Contributing factors were the pilot's poor evaluation of the weather information given him by the air traffic controllers.
- [NTSB CHI89LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA081.md): Cessna 172D · Ottawa, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1989 · N98923 · Substantial damage
  > Student pilot's continuing an approach to landing beyond the point where she could bring the aircraft to a controlled stop on the remaining runway surface.
- [NTSB CHI89LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA077.md): Cessna 152 · Cahokia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1989 · N5498B · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the student pilot and his failure to maintain directional control. The crosswind and the student's lack of total experience were contributing factors.
- [NTSB CHI89DEE02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEE02.md): Aeronca 7AC · Marseilles, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Apr 25, 1989 · N85243 · Substantial damage
  > Pic's overconfidence in the accident aircraft's climb performance as he attempted to take off up hill and over wires.
- [NTSB BFO89FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89FA027.md): Cessna 152 · West Chicago, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1989 · N93748 · Destroyed
  > Improper instruction by the student's flight instructor regarding the execution of s-turns on final approach to increase spacing and the retraction of flaps fully when executing a go-around and the failure of the student pilot to maintain adequate flying…
- [NTSB CHI89LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA070.md): Cessna 152 · Bunker Hill, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1989 · N66988 · Substantial damage
  > Improper preflight by the student pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. A factor related to the accident was: soft terrain.
- [NTSB CHI89FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89FA069.md): Cessna 150M · Kankakee, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1989 · N3892V · Destroyed
  > Failure of the instructor pilot (CFI) to maintain control of the aircraft and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude above the ground.
- [NTSB CHI89LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA068.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1989 · N2944P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for the crosswind condition which existed during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the gusty, crosswind which existed and the failure of the aircraft manufacturer to provide crosswind performance data for the…
- [NTSB CHI89LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA065.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Monee, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1989 · N55191 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate maintenance/inspection of the aircraft after metal fragments were found in the oil, and worn cam lobes/followers/piston pin plugs, which resulted in oil contamination, restriction (blockage) in the oil system, oil starvation, and subsequent engine…
- [NTSB CHI89FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89FA062.md): Hughes 269C · De Kalb, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1989 · N8642F · Destroyed
  > Fatigue failure of the number four connecting rod which resulted in an engine failure. Factors in the accident were the broken ring in the number one piston and a deteriorated center main bearing.
- [NTSB CHI89FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89FA058.md): Cessna 177RG · Rockford, IL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1989 · N52634 · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate servicing of the hydraulic fluid by maintenance personnel and the pilot's failure to extend the landing gear manually.
- [NTSB CHI89LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA060.md): Piper PA-34-200T · West Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1989 · N3045M · Substantial damage
  > Improper flare by the pilot. The crosswind (quartering headwind) was considered to be a factor.
- [NTSB CHI89LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA056.md): Cessna TR182 II · Sandwich, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1989 · N2096S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor handling of the aircraft, improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CHI89IA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89IA054.md): Short Brothers SD360 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1989 · N366MQ · No damage
  > The PIC followed a clearance intended for another airplane.
- [NTSB CHI89DEV05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEV05.md): Cessna 182A · Sparta, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 25, 1989 · N4717D · Substantial damage
  > Poor and improper maintenance which resulted in the carburetor venturi being blocked by the duct tape. Contributing to the accident was the soft terrain on which the forced landing was made.
- [NTSB CHI89LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA052.md): Cessna 172M · Quincy, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1989 · N6894H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to achieve a proper touchdown point and to maintain adequate visual lookout during the landing.
- [NTSB CHI89GA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89GA048.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Chicago, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jan 21, 1989 · N16375 · Destroyed
  > Inadequate preflight of the aircraft by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. Factors related to the accident were: high obstructions and retaining wall in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB CHI89MA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89MA046.md): Boeing 737-201 · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Major investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 1989 · N242US · Substantial damage
  > Previous damage to the aft cone (engine mounting) bolt, which resulted in mismatched surfaces between the bolt and isolation mount, loss of torque during cyclic loading of the mounting bolt, and subsequent fatigue failure of the bolt.
- [NTSB CHI89FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89FA039.md): Cessna 210D · Alvin, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 1989 · N3767Y · Destroyed
  > Continued flight by the non-instrument rated pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, adverse weather conditions, the pilot's lack of instrument…
- [NTSB CHI89FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89FA038.md): Cessna T210N · Springfield, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 1989 · N2305U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper IFR procedure during an ILS approach in below minimum conditions, and the pilot's failure to proceed to an alternate destination. Contributing factors were the adverse weather conditions.
- [NTSB CHI89LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA042.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Plainfield, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1988 · N8369Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI89DEE01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEE01.md): Cessna 210L · Bannock Burn, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 17, 1988 · N5225K · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation caused by ice blocked fuel lines.
- [NTSB CHI89LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA032.md): Cessna 152II · Lake In The Hls, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1988 · N714ZE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command failed to maintain directional control of the aircraft while correcting for a crosswind. Contributing to the cause is the pilot's lack of experience.
- [NTSB CHI89LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA031.md): Cessna 150 · Varna, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1988 · N704KV · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot was cruising at 2000' MSL on a solo flight, when the engine lost power. Emergency procedures were initiated and a forced landing was made in an open field. During the landing roll, the aircraft struck a dirt bank and was damaged. A…
- [NTSB CHI89FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89FA030.md): Mooney M20J · Vermillion, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1988 · N201UL · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI89DEV04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEV04.md): Tesori Regionne 2002 · Urbana, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Dec 3, 1988 · CGFSY · Substantial damage
  > The plt transmitted on an advisory frequency 'clear the area I have engine trouble'. While turning from downwind to the base leg of his emergency approach to the airport, witnesses observed the airplane in a steep right bank when it suddenly banked left and…
- [NTSB CHI89LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA029.md): Mcdonnell Douglas 269C · Frankfort, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1988 · N1098P · Substantial damage
  > The helicopter experienced a tree strike with the main rotor blades and then rolled over when it struck the ground during a precautionary landing attempt. The helicopter had been conducting contract power line patrol when the PIC noted an apparent partial…
- [NTSB CHI89FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89FA026.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-60 · Chicago, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1988 · N271MA · Destroyed
  > The first takeoff was aborted due to a perceived engine problem. Six minutes later on second takeoff, the aircraft climbed to 50 feet, drifted to the right, rolled right and impacted in the infield. This was a single pilot operation in a complex aircraft.…
- [NTSB CHI89DEV03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEV03.md): Ryan Navion · Lane, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Nov 14, 1988 · N91411 · Substantial damage
  > Airplane landed in a plowed field after losing power during initial climb. The flight purpose was to accomplish a biennial flight review. The landing gear failed after digging into the soft dirt of the plowed field. During the investigation the acft owner…
- [NTSB CHI89DEV02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEV02.md): Air Command 503 · Sullivan, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Nov 13, 1988 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to maintain control of the aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI89DEV01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEV01.md): Cessna 152 · Vandalia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Nov 8, 1988 · N93085 · Substantial damage
  > The eng began running rough aprx 5 min after the plt took off from an en route arpt drg a night, x-country training flt. He reversed course back toward the departure arpt with the eng providing partial power. While maneuvering to land on rwy 18, the eng…
- [NTSB CHI89LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA021.md): Cessna 170A · Springfield, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1988 · N5596C · Substantial damage
  > The conventional landing gear equipped airplane was substantially damaged when it nosed down after ground looping during a landing attempt. VMC prevailed and a 90 degree right crosswind, blowing at 12 knots, was present. The pilot relates in his statement…
- [NTSB CHI89IA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89IA018.md): Boeing B-727-200A · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1988 · N277US · Minor damage
  > On departure from Chicago, Illinois, o'hare airport the aircraft experienced a loss of the inboard left main wheel. The aircraft diverted to detroit, Michigan, where it was landed with no damage to the aircraft and no injuries to the crew or passengers.…
- [NTSB CHI89LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA019.md): Cessna 182 · Pekin, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1988 · N5711B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot reported that he attempted to make a 'wheels' landing in the Cessna 182 (tricycle gear), and made a hard landing on the turf runway. The pilot aborted the landing, requested emergency equipment and circled the airport until the emergency equipment…
- [NTSB CHI89LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA010.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Fairview Hts., IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1988 · N4545F · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due inaccurate fuel consumption calculations.
- [NTSB CHI89LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA012.md): Cessna 182 · Sparta, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1988 · N4717D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI89LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA007.md): Cessna 172 · Carbondale, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1988 · N98395 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot, while on the takeoff roll on his first solo flight, experienced a loss of directional control which he failed to correct. The aircraft swerved to the left and departed the runway, striking a VASI installation before coming to a stop. The…
- [NTSB CHI89LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA006.md): Beech 55B · Quincy, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1988 · N8769R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain control of the aircraft and to take appropriate action to correct the porpoise.
- [NTSB CHI89FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89FA005.md): Piper PA-28 · Schaumburg, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1988 · N4608R · Destroyed
  > Engine failure due to oil starvation and the pilot's misjudged emergency landing, during which the aircraft collided with trees and a swimming pool, before coming to rest on the ground and a chain link fence.
- [NTSB CHI88FA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88FA240.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Oswego, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1988 · N50702 · Destroyed
  > Inadequate design inthe manufacture of the pilot's seat which failed during intentional aerobatic maneuvers for which the aircraft including the seat were intended.
- [NTSB CHI88LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA236.md): Schweizer 2-33A · Hinckley, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1988 · N3613F · Substantial damage
  > During the initial climbout on the dual instructional flight, as the glider was towed through approximately 50-100' AGL, the tow rope failed. The instructor pilot executed a hard forced landing at the edge of a cornfield located to the right side of the…

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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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