# 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 32 of 101 · 5,040 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB CHI88LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA229.md): Grumman AA-5B · Schaumburg, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1988 · N28774 · Substantial damage > During an attempted night landing at an airport with inoperative pilot-controlled runway lights, the pilot made a series of low passes (approximately 6 passes) before trying to land. The aircraft collided with the top of a tree located slightly to the left of… - [NTSB CHI88LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA228.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Fox Lake, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1988 · N8012A · Destroyed > The plt had just completed a course at the Lake acft factory school, but had not yet obtained a seaplane rating. After he flew home, he landed on local lakes. He reported that drg a landing on calm water, he expected to hear a 'slush sound' as the hull… - [NTSB CHI88FA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88FA223.md): Boeing 727-31 · Chicago, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1988 · N852TW · Substantial damage > Improper procedural checklist in which a critical step was not listed. - [NTSB CHI88FA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88FA214.md): Hughes 269B · Hampton, IL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1988 · N9499F · Destroyed - [NTSB CHI88LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA208.md): Beech C55 · Cahokia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1988 · N19RE · Substantial damage > While on a maintenance test hop after annual inspection, the pilot failed to insure that the landing gear was extended before touchdown. The pilot stated that the gear handle was placed in the gear down position, and that no gear warning horn sounded during… - [NTSB CHI88IA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88IA200.md): Aerospatiale ATR-42-300 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1988 · N426MQ · No damage - [NTSB CHI88LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA196.md): Cessna 320E · Springfield, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1988 · N222L · Substantial damage > Drg a night arrival, the plt failed to get a down & locked indcn for the nose gear. He made svrl low passes over the rwy for observation. Tower & fire/rescue personnel rprtd the nose gear appeared to be extended, so the plt made a normal landing. As the nose… - [NTSB CHI88LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA199.md): Piper PA-28 · Crestwood, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1988 · N2098R · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI88DEV04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88DEV04.md): Grumman G164A · Chenoa, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 3, 1988 · N8980H · Substantial damage > Unavailability of suitable terrain on which to accomplish a forced landing. - [NTSB CHI88FA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88FA190.md): Mcdonnell Douglas 269B · Braceville, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1988 · N9522F · Destroyed > Conducting maneuvering flight the PIC failed to monitor the helicopter systems and allowed the main rotor RPM to decay to the point where it would not produce enough lift to sustain flight. - [NTSB CHI88LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA180.md): Piper PA-38-112 · St. Jacob, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1988 · N9291T · Substantial damage > During the initial climbout the student pilot failed to attain sufficient altitude to clear the power lines located off of the departure end of the runway. When the pilot realized that he would not be able to clear the power lines, he elected to attempt to… - [NTSB CHI88FA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88FA183.md): Boeing B75N1 · Wonder Lake, IL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1988 · N4408N · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI88DEE08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88DEE08.md): Townson Starduster SA100 · Monee, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 31, 1988 · N9119R · Substantial damage > Pilot failing to maintain control of the airplane during landing touchdown and roll out. - [NTSB CHI88DEV03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88DEV03.md): Hughes 369HS · Ashland, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 28, 1988 · N9033F · Substantial damage > As the helicopter was taking off, there was a loss of rotor RPM which was accompanied by a loss of fuel flow to the eng. The plt aborted the takeoff, but during touchdown, the main rotor blades flexed downward & severed the. Tail boom. An inspn of the eng… - [NTSB CHI88LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA175.md): Beech 35R · Manito, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1988 · N3016V · Substantial damage > Drg arrival, the plt experienced an electrical prblm with the landing gear & had to use manual extension procedures. He stated that when he selected the flaps for landing, he heard the motor run, but did not visually check that the flaps were extended. Just… - [NTSB CHI88DEE07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88DEE07.md): Hughes 269C · Sandwich, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 21, 1988 · N7425F · Substantial damage > The plt rprtd that while he was conducting spraying opns, he noted a significant loss of eng power. He made a run-on landing in a bean field. As he landed, the left skid dug into a furrow & the helicopter rolled over. During the investigation, which included… - [NTSB CHI88LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA170.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1988 · N8069S · Substantial damage > During climbout after takeoff, the pilot experienced an engine fire and diverted to Chicago's midway airport for an emergency landing. The pilot executed emergency procedures, shut down the engine, the fuel supply, and all electrical load. When the pilot knew… - [NTSB CHI88DEV02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88DEV02.md): Grumman G-164A · Cape Girardeau, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 18, 1988 · N677U · Substantial damage > The plt was applying chemicals to a field with 3 radio transmission towers along one side. He rprtd that as he was finishing the field, he circled one of the towers, them made a final swath run across the end of the field. He stated that as he pulled up from… - [NTSB CHI88DEE06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88DEE06.md): Piper PA-25 · Chebanse, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 17, 1988 · N8807L · Substantial damage > The acft had been refueled with pilot's stated quantity of 20 gals of fuel. After completing his spray operation and returning to base he stated 'ran out of gas'. Acft had been airborne 1 + 15 plus taxi and engine runup. - [NTSB CHI88IA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88IA165.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD80 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1988 · N253A · No damage - [NTSB CHI88DEE05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88DEE05.md): Weatherly 620 · Dekalb, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 11, 1988 · N4605P · Substantial damage > An on ground encounter with weather. - [NTSB CHI88LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA161.md): Cessna 170B · Rockford, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1988 · N8048A · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI88IA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88IA141.md): Swearingen SA226-TC · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1988 · N329BA · No damage > Failure of the front motor bearing in the sas servo motor assembly, and the resultant 'jamming' of the elevator control cables. The pilot aborted the takeoff as a result of the vibration in the yoke. - [NTSB CHI88LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA135.md): Cessna 152 · Urbana, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1988 · N49207 · Substantial damage > While landing at the completion of his first solo cross country instructional flight, the student pilot landed long and was unable to stop before the end of the runway. The student pilot stated that he selected the sod runway instead of the 2,550' x 29'… - [NTSB CHI88LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA137.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Mattoon, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1988 · N8226P · Substantial damage > Upon return from a local aerial photography flight, the pilot failed to ensure that the aircraft landing gear was extended, down and locked. When the aircraft touched down, the gear was only extended approximately 10%; it collapsed fully when it contacted the… - [NTSB CHI88FA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88FA128.md): Dornier 228-201 · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1988 · N259MC · Substantial damage > The capt was completing the checklist drg pax loading & the f/o secured the door & came fwd. The capt started the #2 eng& bgn single eng taxi while atmtg a rgt turn to stay clr of a parked Dornier (N264MC). As N259MC bgn rolling fwd, the capt noted the… - [NTSB CHI88LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA126.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Aledo, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1988 · N95061 · Destroyed > During takeoff roll the pilot reported he experienced a loss of directional control and elected to lift the aircraft off the ground prematurely in an effort to avoid running into a cornfield. Unable to establish the proper rate of climb, and unable to clear… - [NTSB CHI88LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA124.md): Beech B-19A · Lacon, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1988 · N4306S · Substantial damage > A hard landing made by the student pilot after attempting to recover from a bounced landing. - [NTSB CHI88LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA122.md): Cessna 152 · Romeoville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1988 · N68312 · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI88LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA121.md): Cessna R172K · Aurora, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1988 · N736AF · Substantial damage > The pilot said that on final apch, 'a rapid descent took place.' The aircraft touched down on the rwy and bounced. The pilot said he added pwr and lowered the nose, but the nose gear and propeller hit the rwy. The acft bounced again and sustained substantial… - [NTSB CHI88LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA113.md): Cessna 152 · Nauvoo, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1988 · N757ZY · Destroyed > The pilot was making a 'fast low approach' to a private airstrip near his home when he realized he was coming too close to a row of trees. The pilot stated he became so preoccupied with trying not to hit the trees that he did not notice how close the aircraft… - [NTSB MIA88IA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88IA168.md): Piper PA-42-720 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 11, 1988 · N900MP · 2 aircraft · No damage > Condor flt 610 (Mcdonnell Douglas DC-10, german registration: dadso) was aprx 2 hrs late as the flt crew members were preparing to takeoff. Subsequently, flt 610 was clrd for takeoff with instructions to cross the 5 DME (on the standard instrument… - [NTSB MIA88IA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88IA167.md): Beech 200 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 10, 1988 · N981LL · 2 aircraft · No damage > Midway flt 172 (Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9, N1065T) was on an IFR departure from Chicago midway arpt at the same time that Beech 200, N981LL, was on an IFR arrival for a visual apch to merrill c meigs arpt, although both were in VMC. Previously, o'hare TRACON had… - [NTSB CHI88FA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88FA110.md): Boeing 747-136 · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 9, 1988 · GAWND · Substantial damage > Failure of the number three flap track due to stress corrosion cracking. Factors contributing to this failure are insufficient design of the member and inadequate inspection and maintenance procedures to detect cracks before they propagate to a critical… - [NTSB CHI88DEE04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88DEE04.md): Cessna 205 · Moline, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 7, 1988 · N647MA · Destroyed > During initial climb on a pleasure flight the airplane experienced a loss of fuel pressure and then total engine failure. The airplane nosed over during the subsequent off airport landing. Post accident examination of the engine driven fuel pump revealed… - [NTSB CHI88LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA099.md): Cessna 150M · Zeigler, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1988 · N9410U · Substantial damage > Upon completion of a practice emergency landing procedure during an instructional flight, the engine started to run rough and then quit. The instructor was able to regain partial power, and made forced landing in freshly plowed field. The aircraft nosed over… - [NTSB CHI88LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA100.md): Cessna 182D · Mt. Vernon, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1988 · N8891X · Substantial damage > After electing to go-around on his first approach, the student pilot ballooned the aircraft as he passed over the runway on the second approach. Remedial action was attempted, but the pilot overcontrolled and the aircraft struck the runway slightly nosewheel… - [NTSB CHI88IA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88IA097.md): Fairchild SA-226-TC · Bloomington, IL · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1988 · N332BA · No damage > Physical incapacitation due to an organic pathogen. Contributing factors are anxiety and self-induced pressure. - [NTSB CHI88LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA094.md): Cessna 172M · Champaign, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1988 · N64508 · Substantial damage > The pilot had just landed at the airport for refueling and was instructed by the tower to do a 180 degree turn on the runway and then make a left turn on the first taxiway. The pilot executed the 180 degree turn and while attempting to turn left (crosswind)… - [NTSB CHI88FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88FA090.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Quincy, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1988 · N32076 · Destroyed > Descent below the dh by the pilot in command during an instrument approach into known adverse weather rather then proceeding to a suitable alternate destination. - [NTSB CHI88LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA084.md): Cessna 152 · Salem, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1988 · N96010 · Substantial damage > While attempting to land with a quartering tailwind, the student experienced a loss of directional control and elected to G0-around. On climbout he was unable to maintain the proper rate of climb, and once out of ground effect the aircraft started to descend.… - [NTSB CHI88LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA077.md): Cessna 172 · Mendota, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1988 · N35407 · Substantial damage > During the landing roll, in gusty, crosswind conditions the upwind wing of the aircraft lifted and the aircraft experienced a noseover. - [NTSB CHI88FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88FA079.md): Bell 206L-1 · Taylorville, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1988 · N5759H · Destroyed > The helicopter experienced a loss of control while in slow flight out of ground effect. The helicopter impacted the ground in a black plowed field during a period of low visibility due to snow. The occurrence happened in a remote area with few ground… - [NTSB CHI88DEE03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88DEE03.md): Piper PA-22-150 · West Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 18, 1988 · N2758P · Substantial damage > The plt rprtd that just after leveling off, the eng started to sputter. He initiated emergency procedures, but was unable to restore power. During an emergency landing at dusk, the acft hit a ditch & nosed over. An investigation revealed the #3 exhaust valve… - [NTSB CHI88LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA076.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Dixon, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1988 · N4072D · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI88DCA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88DCA01.md): Bell 206B · Cahokia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 10, 1988 · N13Q · Substantial damage > The instructor was giving a pilot an employment evaluation in the helicopter when during the startup the pilot prematurely added full power causing the helicopter to rotate rapidly to the right. The helicopter had been positioned on a trailer. During the… - [NTSB CHI88IA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88IA074.md): Swearingen SA226T · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1988 · N600TA · 2 aircraft · No damage > The TRACON supervisor failed to comply with the established visual minima criteria and his incorrect issuance of a visual approach to an arriving aircraft. - [NTSB CHI88LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA068.md): Cessna T210N · Kankakee, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1988 · N4917K · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI88LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA066.md): Cessna 150L · Springfield, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 1988 · N18225 · Substantial damage > The aircraft experienced a hard landing followed by collapse of the nose gear. The student pilot stated that he bounced on his first attempt to land and the second touchdown was nose first which resulted in the collapse of the nose gear. - [NTSB CHI88IA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88IA073.md): Boeing 747-227B · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1988 · N635US · 2 aircraft · No damage > Failure of the tower cab supervisor to assure that coordination between the south local controller and north local controller had been completed. A factor is the failure of FAA tower management to insure there were personnel manning the cab coordinator… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=IL&page=33 ## 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=32&state=IL --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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