# 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 CEN21FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21FA024.md): Glasair III · Ford Heights, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 20, 2020 · N713MJ · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB CEN20LA427](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA427.md): Schleicher ASK21 · Hinckley, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 29, 2020 · N721WC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper control input during a bounced landing that resulted in the glider impacting terrain.
- [NTSB CEN20LA400](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA400.md): Safari S · Red Bud, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 19, 2020 · N60WD · Destroyed
  > A loss of control for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB CEN20CA406](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA406.md): Pik PIK-20D · Union, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Sep 19, 2020 · N32C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff that resulted in a collision with another glider that was parked close to the departure runway, and the pilot’s improper decision to attempt a takeoff without ensuring he had safe clearance…
- [NTSB CEN20CA405](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA405.md): Piper PA28 · Huntley, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Sep 19, 2020 · N43020 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to land at night without runway lighting, which resulted in a collision with an object.
- [NTSB CEN20LA403](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA403.md): Cessna 177RG · Palatine, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 17, 2020 · N2699V · Substantial damage
  > The loss of partial engine power due to fuel starvation during departure which resulted in a forced landing and collision with a utility pole.
- [NTSB CEN20LA367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA367.md): Cirrus SR22 · Lawrenceville, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 29, 2020 · N607SR · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s controlled flight into terrain as a result of his failure to properly execute an instrument approach and maintain clearance from trees in night instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s unfamiliarity with a…
- [NTSB CEN20LA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA352.md): Beech 200 · Rockford, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 20, 2020 · N198DM · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control following a reduction of thrust in the left engine during takeoff. The reason for the reduction in thrust could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB CEN20LA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA342.md): Siebel Auriga · Rockford, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 14, 2020 · N505JS · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available information.
- [NTSB CEN20CA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA333.md): Cub Crafters Carbon CUB EX · Marion, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Aug 7, 2020 · N3737R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain/maintain directional control during landing that resulted in a ground-loop and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN20CA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA313.md): Robinson R44 · Dakota, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 27, 2020 · N570WH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain main rotor clearance from a ground obstacle during a landing.
- [NTSB CEN20CA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA308.md): Maule MXT7 · Hillsboro, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2020 · N772TW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while attempting to avoid a deer during landing, resulting in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN20CA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA302.md): Piper PA28 · Grayslake, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 21, 2020 · N284M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s application of the left brake during landing resulting in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB DCA20CA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA20CA122.md): Embraer ERJ170 · Plainfield, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 9, 2020 · N226NN · No damage
  > an encounter with convective turbulence.
- [NTSB CEN20CA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA236.md): Bellanca 1730A · Martinton, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2020 · N244HW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to conduct an off-field precautionary landing.
- [NTSB CEN20LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA219.md): Flight Design Ctls · Beecher, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 8, 2020 · N257V · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s decision to continue takeoff after a partial loss of engine power, and the pilot’s subsequent failure to control airplane pitch during a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not…
- [NTSB CEN20LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA201.md): Piper PA28 · Carlinville, IL · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 31, 2020 · N8991W · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s attempted recovery from a steep descent which inadvertently exceeded the ultimate load factor of the airframe and resulted in a low-level inflight breakup.
- [NTSB CEN20CA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA192.md): Champion 7GCBC · Carbondale, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 22, 2020 · N5183X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive brake input while he attempted to maintain directional control during landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN20CA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA182.md): Cessna 120 · Chatham, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 15, 2020 · N120MZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue flight in instrument meteorological conditions in an airplane not equipped for instrument flight, which forced her to perform a precautionary landing to a muddy field resulting in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB CEN20CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA181.md): Cessna 172 · Colchester, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 15, 2020 · N92036 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight of the fuel quantity which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during cruise flight.
- [NTSB CEN20LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA168.md): Yakovlev YAK 52 · Palmyra, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 2, 2020 · N27YK · Destroyed
  > A loss of control during a low-altitude aerobatic maneuver.
- [NTSB CEN20FA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20FA110.md): Cessna 172 · Lincoln, IL · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Mar 3, 2020 · N157SF · Destroyed
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during an aerial survey, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at an altitude too low to recover.
- [NTSB CEN20FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20FA070.md): Piper PA60 · Springfield, IL · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jan 28, 2020 · N6071R · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to follow the instrument landing system (ILS) course guidance during the instrument approach.
- [NTSB DCA20CA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA20CA046.md): Boeing 737 · Chicago, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Dec 19, 2019 · N68802 · No damage
  > an abrupt stop during taxi to avoid a collision with another airplane, causing a flight attendant to fall.
- [NTSB DCA20LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA20LA013.md): Embraer EMB145 · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 11, 2019 · N619AE · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew’s inability to maintain the airplane on the runway centerline after touchdown due to the reduced braking action resulting from the deteriorating weather conditions, which caused the airplane’s departure from the runway surface. Contributing to…
- [NTSB DCA19CA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19CA223.md): Bombardier CL 600 2C10 · Chicago OHare, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Sep 11, 2019 · N710SK · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the tug driver's inability to maintain visual contact with the wing walkers and lack of situational awareness during pushback.
- [NTSB DCA19CA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19CA208.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD88 · Chicago, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 27, 2019 · N911DL · No damage
  > an encounter with convective turbulence during descent.
- [NTSB GAA19CA558](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA558.md): Cessna 172 · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 9, 2019 · N9837L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, porpoised landing.
- [NTSB GAA19CA481](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA481.md): Robinson R66 · Vandalia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 2, 2019 · N1767L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines during an agricultural application flight.
- [NTSB CEN19LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA251.md): Ryan Navion · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 27, 2019 · N27AW · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left main landing gear upper side brace assembly during landing due to reverse bending fatigue as a result of the incomplete penetration of the circumferential weld during initial production of the component.
- [NTSB CEN19LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA220.md): Icon A5 · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 12, 2019 · N83BA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to operate the engine above its maximum continuous speed for most of the flight, which led to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN19LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA216.md): Rutan Varieze · Kaneville, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 8, 2019 · N112EZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat while operating at low power settings in conditions conducive to the development of carburetor ice, and the subsequent total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CEN19FA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA210.md): Beech A36 · Chebanse, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Jul 5, 2019 · N1809S · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB GAA19CA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA298.md): Piper PA18 · Sparta, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 31, 2019 · N530AK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground-loop.
- [NTSB GAA19CA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA288.md): Luscombe 8 · Carbondale, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 26, 2019 · N45729 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent left heel brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a noseover.
- [NTSB CEN19LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA152.md): Rand Robinson KR2 · Poplar Grove, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 26, 2019 · N886MJ · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to vapor lock of the throttle body injection system.
- [NTSB GAA19CA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA279.md): Guimbal Cabri · St. Louis, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 23, 2019 · N369PA · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's improper emergency procedure instruction to the student pilot, which resulted in the student improperly using the throttle to correct the loss of yaw control, which resulted in ground impact and a dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB GAA19CA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA278.md): Bell 206 · Pittsfield, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 23, 2019 · N158H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from rising terrain during agricultural application operations.
- [NTSB CEN19LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA142.md): Piper PA44 · Centralia, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 16, 2019 · N39693 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the nose landing gear to extend for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB GAA19CA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA232.md): Pavel Vagner TANGO2 · Cobden, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 30, 2019 · N857UV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper airspeed during the approach, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN19LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA123.md): Robinson R66 · St Jacob, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 21, 2019 · N766WC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's in-flight collision with an unmarked wire during an aerial application flight; the wire lacked contrast with the surrounding environment.
- [NTSB CEN19LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA126.md): Piper PA28 · Dwight, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 19, 2019 · N838JH · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to a restriction in fuel flow for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN19LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA098.md): Piper PA32R · Waterloo, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 12, 2019 · N750R · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a connecting rod failure for reasons that could not be determined due to secondary mechanical damage, which resulted in a subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB GAA19CA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA149.md): Zenair Zenith Stol CH 701 · Springfield, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 24, 2019 · N8436S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper crosswind correction during taxi operations in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA19CA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA145.md): Piper PA32 · Lacon, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 14, 2019 · N3708W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a subsequent impact with a snowbank.
- [NTSB DCA19CA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19CA038.md): Boeing 737 · Chicago, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Dec 3, 2018 · N868NN · No damage
  > an object which fell from an overhead bin struck a flight attendant resulting in a serious injury.
- [NTSB GAA18CA531](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA531.md): Piper PA44 · Centralia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 2, 2018 · N2204X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction's failure to extend the landing gear and the flight instructor's failure to verify that the landing gear was extended before landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action and…
- [NTSB CEN18LA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA328.md): Piper PA32R · South Beloit, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2018 · N9894K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed after being startled and distracted when the engine cowling opened during takeoff, which led to a subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN18LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA299.md): Piper PA28 · Columbia, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2018 · N624FL · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's inability to climb due to reduced engine power as a result of insufficient compression in all cylinders and fouled spark plugs in the No. 2 cylinder while operating near its maximum gross weight.
- [NTSB GAA18CA588](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA588.md): Cessna 172 · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 17, 2018 · N969RR · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a truck while taxiing.

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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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