# 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 42 of 101 · 5,040 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB CHI82DA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA321.md): Cassutt Cassutt · West Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 20, 1982 · N223HC · Substantial damage > The purpose of the flight was to check the aircraft after repitching the propeller blade angle. Reportedly, the tail wheel swivel cotter pin failed and the pilot lost directional control during the landing. The aircraft then veered off the right side of the… - [NTSB CHI82FA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82FA312.md): Taylorcraft BL-65 · Rock Falls, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1982 · N29660 · Destroyed > Aircraft caught fire while performing aerobatics and crashed out of control. Gas tank cap had come off and during inverted flight fuel spilled out and ignited. - [NTSB CHI82DA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA307.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Kankakee, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 14, 1982 · N4543F · Substantial damage > Sometime after 2300 on August 14, 1982, the aircraft was taken without authorization from the greater Kankakee airport. The aircraft was discovered in a nearby field some 750 feet from the runway. Markings on runway 04 indicated that approximately 150 feet… - [NTSB CHI82DA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA305.md): Beech E-33 · Frankfort, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 13, 1982 · N8487N · Substantial damage > The accident occured when the pilot was on his final approach to land. The pilot inadvertently touched down 100 feet short of the runway threshold and during the subsequent landing roll the aircraft struck an embankment. - [NTSB CHI82DA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA310.md): Cessna 195A · Dixon, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 6, 1982 · N195SB · Substantial damage > The pilot landed downwind on runway 26 and the aircraft groundlooped during the landing roll. The main landing gear and left wing tip were damaged during the swerve. - [NTSB CHI82DA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA302.md): Sonerai II · Peru, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 3, 1982 · N52VM · Substantial damage > The pilot stated this was the first cross-country in the aircraft the fuel consumption calculations were based on an estimated 4 gallons per hour. When the pilot realized a low fuel condition he decided to land enroute. During the landing approach at Peru, IL… - [NTSB CHI82DA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA293.md): Cessna 152 · Belvidere, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 3, 1982 · N65561 · Substantial damage > The student pilot was practicing touch-and-go landings. On his last landing, the nosewheel struck the ground hard. He reported that there was damage to the nosewheel, and firewall and the engine and propeller were bent. - [NTSB CHI82DA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA288.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Rockford, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 1, 1982 · N5286L · Substantial damage > The aircraft began to settle or mush after takeoff so the pilot made a landing in a school yard. Post accident examination failure to reveal any evidence of engine malfunction although pilot claimed he lost power. The aircraft was about 80 lbs. Below maximum… - [NTSB CHI82DA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA315.md): Piper PA-38 · New Haven, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 30, 1982 · N25814 · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that before departing on a routine pipe line patrol, he obtained a weather briefing. After about 30 minutes of flight, the visibility began to decrease due to ground fog. The pilot elected to land on a gravel road. During the landing roll,… - [NTSB CHI82DA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA285.md): Cessna 310P · Marion, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 30, 1982 · N5746M · Substantial damage > The aircrafts right main landing gear collapsed during landing. The instructor and student were practicing touch and go landings when the accident occurred. Examination of the gear revealed the torque tube assembly (p/n 504-5010-8) was broken at the forward… - [NTSB CHI82DA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA344.md): Cessna 150J · Dekalb, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 29, 1982 · N60028 · Substantial damage > The student pilot was practicing touch-and-go landings. He stated that on about his sixth landing, he touched down hard on the main gear then lowered the nose. As the nose wheel touched down, the aircraft veered to the left and the right wing contacted the… - [NTSB CHI82DA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA280.md): SIAI Marchetti S.205-22/R · Carrollton, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 29, 1982 · N956W · Substantial damage > The aircraft engine failed inflight and during the forced landing on a road the aircraft collided with posts. An investigation showed that a #4 connecting rodcap attaching bolt had failed. - [NTSB CHI82DA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA283.md): Q-Berry Hawk · Noble, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 27, 1982 · N72HQ · Substantial damage > About 30 min after taking off on a local test flight, the pilot had entered the traffic pattern and was preparing to turn onto a crosswind leg, when the engine lost power. He attempted to restart the engine, but was unable. He attempted to glide to a runway,… - [NTSB CHI82DA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA274.md): Cessna 188B · Loami, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 24, 1982 · N4970Q · Destroyed > The pilot was taking off on the first flight of the day with a reported load of 1080 lbs of wheat seed. During the takeoff, there was a direct crosswind of 6 KTS and the temperature and dew point were 78 and 68 deg, respectively. After using about 3/4 of the… - [NTSB CHI82DA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA270.md): Austin S.E. 5A · Bolingbrook, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 24, 1982 · N8040Z · Destroyed > The pilots of an Austin s.e. 5A and a folker (both ww I replica aircraft) agreed to make a photo fly-by. The pilot of the Austin took off as number one, but instead of remaining in the traffic pattern, he turned out of the pattern. The folker pilot followed… - [NTSB CHI82DA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA268.md): Piper PA-38 · Antioch, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 23, 1982 · N2365P · Destroyed > The pilot initiated a soft field takeoff from a 2200 ft, wet, grass runway. After becoming airborne, he lowered the nose of the aircraft to increase his airspeed. The pilot stated that the aircraft failed to climb as expected and would not clear boats that… - [NTSB CHI82FA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82FA266.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Hartsburg, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1982 · N7304W · Destroyed > At 1223 CDT the plt contacted peoria approach control & requested radar vectors to the Mt. Hawley arpt located just northof the peoria arpt. At 1227 CDT he stated the weather was getting bad & he would like to fly to the logan county arpt. One witness stated… - [NTSB CHI82FEV06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82FEV06.md): Cessna 152 · Jacksonville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 21, 1982 · N757LG · Substantial damage > Landing was made on sod rwy 4. Touchdown was approximately 60 ft prior to crossing the hard surface parallel taxiway for rwy 13/31. The nose wheel broke off upon contact with the hard surface of the parallel taxiway. There was an approximate 2 inch lip… - [NTSB CHI82FA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82FA262.md): Cessna 150L · Pontiac, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1982 · N18727 · Destroyed > Both plts onboard were cfi's. the acft was observed to slow down & enter a stall/spin which continued to impact. - [NTSB CHI82DA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA250.md): Piper PA-30-160 · Salem, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 15, 1982 · N7047Y · Substantial damage > Pilot stated he had 3 green gear lights. During touchdown and roll the landing gear collapsed. The landing gear control switch collar was defective and if the pilot did not hold the gear selector in the down position it may have returned to off before the… - [NTSB CHI82DA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA249.md): Cessna 150J · Alton, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 9, 1982 · N61130 · Substantial damage > The student and instructor pilot (ip) were departing on an instructional flight. Immediately after takeoff, the ip retarded the throttle to simulate an engine failure. The student lowered the nose to maintain airspeed, then prematurely raised it again. The ip… - [NTSB CHI82DA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA243.md): Cessna 182 · Downers Grove, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 9, 1982 · N60PS · Substantial damage > The aircraft collided with a tree during forced landing on a golf course after the engine lost power at 300 feet AGL during takeoff. Water was found in the sumps and carburetor. The right fuel tank cap was not sealing. The pilot reported that the wing sumps… - [NTSB CHI82DA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA235.md): Grumman American AA-1C · Danville, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 5, 1982 · N9830U · Destroyed > The student pilot stated that at 3000 ft, 14 NM north of the Danville VOR, the engine began vibrating. The engine lost power and the pilot was forced to land in a bean field approximately 4 miles north of the Danville airport. Engine examination revealed the… - [NTSB CHI82FA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82FA234.md): Goans G-5 · Kankakee, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1982 · N59CG · Destroyed > The pilot was making his first flight since a special airworthiness certificate was issued. This aircraft was unique in that the rotor controls were cable instead of push-pull rods. The aircraft after takeoff started pitching up and down. This pitching… - [NTSB CHI82DA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA237.md): Waco UPF-7 · Popular Grove, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 4, 1982 · N39714 · Substantial damage > The pilot experienced severe engine vibration during cruise flight. The pilot performed an emergency landing in a field. Because of the length of the field the pilot landed hard and the left main gear collapsed. The separated gear struck and fractured the… - [NTSB CHI82FA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82FA228.md): Piper PA-28RT-201 · Washington, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1982 · N2124U · Destroyed > During takeoff, the aircraft struck a pile of lumber that was 62 ft from the departure end of the runway. Two witnesses believed that the pilot did not use all off the runway for takeoff. One witness estimated that the pilot began the takeoff about 150 ft… - [NTSB CHI82DA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA225.md): Boeing E75 · Bloomington, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 27, 1982 · N5180N · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that almost immediately after touchdown the aircraft began tracking to the left. During the attempt to arrest the swerve, the aircraft ground looped 180 degrees to the right. The tail struck two taxi lights as it rotated and the aircraft came… - [NTSB CHI82FA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82FA223.md): Cessna 337B · Greenville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1982 · N2419S · Substantial damage > During the initial climb after a touch & go, the rear eng stopped at about 100 to 200 ft AGL. The plt switched the fuel selector to right aux tank but was unable to restart the rear eng. At about 300 to 400 ft AGL the front eng stopped. The plt switched the… - [NTSB CHI82DA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA215.md): Bellanca 73CA · Fairfield, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 19, 1982 · N90977 · Destroyed > The pilot stated that after takeoff he flew 3 or 4 miles, started a right turn and could not recall any further events concerning the flight. Investigation revealed the aircraft crashed on flat terrain. Examination of the flight controls did not reveal any… - [NTSB CHI82FEE15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82FEE15.md): Swanson SSW-DTV · Marengo, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 30, 1982 · N1094G · Substantial damage > A power loss occurred shortly after takeoff; however, the pilot was able to regain power after mixture adjustments. Upon returning to land, power was again lost partially, then completely. The pilot landed in a soft cornfield in line with the approach path.… - [NTSB CHI82FEE14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82FEE14.md): Douglas DC-3A · Sandwich, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 29, 1982 · N129H · Substantial damage > After returning from a parachute jumping flight, the pilot elected to land on the 1800 ft grass runway. A 3000 ft asphalt runway was available, but he had been using the grass runway to avoid wear on the tires. There was a 30 ft powerline at the approach end… - [NTSB CHI82DA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA188.md): Piper PA-34 · Springfield, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 27, 1982 · N1181X · Substantial damage > After landing the pilot attempted to taxi the aircraft back to the ramp area in heavy rain and reduced visibility. The aircraft taxied off the left side of the runway and struck two runway lights. - [NTSB CHI82DA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA185.md): Hughes 369D · Fairbury, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 26, 1982 · N8348F · Substantial damage > During flight, the N2 and nr suddenly accelerated to 110 percent. The pilot eventually shut down the engine and made an autorotation. An open field was selected for a landing site; however, it was muddy with standing water. The pilot decided on a full stop… - [NTSB CHI82DA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA180.md): Piper PA-28 · Harrisburg, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 21, 1982 · N2314F · Substantial damage > During a weather briefing, the pilot was advised that there were thunderstorms in the area of his destination at about 1415 CDT, he departed for a two hour flight. After flying over weather most of the way and overflying an airport (hulman regional), he… - [NTSB CHI82DA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA175.md): Cessna R182 · Cahokia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 19, 1982 · N4709S · Substantial damage > The pilot was making touch and go landings on runway 30 with a wind from about 180 degrees at 11 KTS. On the fourth landing, the aircraft bounced two or three times. The plane slid sideways, went off the runway, and the nose gear failed. - [NTSB CHI82DA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA171.md): Bell 47G-5 · Sublette, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 17, 1982 · N7841S · Substantial damage > Prior to this flight, the helicopter had been flown about 1 hr from roselle to Sublette, IL, then it was flown another 1/2 hr to survey the area to be sprayed. About 10 minutes after departing to spray, the engine lost power. The pilot started an autorotative… - [NTSB CHI82FA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82FA168.md): Piper PA-22 · Joilet, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 16, 1982 · N3723Z · Destroyed > When the aircraft was about 1 1/2 miles from the destination, a fire started on the left side of the floorboard against the firewall. The pilot turned off the electrical system, and before landing, shut off the fuel selector. After landing, the occupants… - [NTSB CHI82DA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA166.md): Cessna 210 · Galesburg, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 14, 1982 · N210DK · Substantial damage > The pilot was discussing short field landing techniques and the use of flaps with the student pilot/passenger and forgot to lower the landing gear. The wheels up landing resulted in substantial damage to the aircraft. - [NTSB CHI82DA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA158.md): Cessna 150 · Bloomington, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 8, 1982 · N8197F · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that base and final approach at Bloomington-normal airport seemed smooth at 80 mph. At 8 ft above the runway the throttle was reduced to idle. Immediately at throttle reduction, the aircraft dropped to the runway landing on the main gear. The… - [NTSB CHI82DA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA155.md): Cessna 180 · Aurora, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 8, 1982 · N9388C · Substantial damage > On takeoff the aircraft veered off the side of the runway and struck a drainage ditch. The pilot reported a gust of wind caught the aircraft. - [NTSB CHI82DA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA154.md): Cessna 182 · Ottawa, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 8, 1982 · N8454S · Substantial damage > The aircraft collided with a truck off the approach end of the runway during a low, no flap approach. According to the pilot a caution sign for vehicles using the road had been removed by vandals and he did not see the truck because of his low approach. The… - [NTSB CHI82DA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA153.md): Cessna 152 · Peoria, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 7, 1982 · N6265P · Substantial damage > The pilot departed mt hawley airport for greater Peoria airport to practice touch and go landings. His first approach was high and he made a go-around. He reported that his second approach was a bit too high, but he elected to continue since the runway was… - [NTSB CHI82DA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA151.md): Cessna 172A · Cissno Park, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 5, 1982 · N7709T · Substantial damage > During takeoff on runway 09, the aircraft veered to the left. The pilot closed the throttle, but was unable to stop before the left wheel went into soft soil on the north side of the runway. Gusty winds from the south picked up the tail and gently rolled the… - [NTSB CHI82FA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82FA146.md): Beech 56TC · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 2, 1982 · N6235V · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that during landing, the touchdown was smooth. Shortly after touchdown, the left wheel began to wobble and thump and the aircraft started to veer to the left. Reportedly, the right brake would not hold the aircraft on the runway. The aircraft… - [NTSB CHI82DA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA132.md): Beech BE-23 · West Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 24, 1982 · N6001V · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that during landing flare the aircraft dropped rapidly striking the runway on the main gear. It then bounced back into the air and landed on the nose gear which collapsed. - [NTSB CHI82DA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA118.md): Cessna 172 · Marion, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 12, 1982 · N4178L · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that the wind was from 200 degrees at 22 gusting 30 knots. While taxiing eastbound from the runway, a gust of wind lifted the right wing and tail, and the aircraft nosed over. - [NTSB CHI82IA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82IA113.md): Cessna 402B · Waukegan, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1982 · N69341 · Minor damage > Pilot reported an oil leak in the right engine to controller while on an instrument approach to Waukegan airport. Several minutes later, pilot reported that he had lost sight of the airport and due to loss of power in the right engine, elected to land in a… - [NTSB CHI82DA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA109.md): Cessna 180 · Nokomis, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 1, 1982 · N4936A · Substantial damage > During takeoff from a soft sod field the aircraft started gradually turning to the left. The pilot applied full right rudder then reduced power before the aircraft nosed over on its back. - [NTSB CHI82IA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82IA108.md): Swearingen SA226TC · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1982 · N62Z · Minor damage > The aircraft veered left at slow speed but the veer was corrected. At 60 KTS the aircraft veered again and was not corrected. Aircraft left runway and damaged props. Service bulletin SA-226 no. 103 dated 01/20/82 states that limits be placed on use of nose… - [NTSB CHI82DA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA103.md): Cessna 175 · Tuscola, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Mar 27, 1982 · N7452M · Destroyed > A landing was made on runway 27 just prior to sunset. The pilot reported that he realized he was not slowing fast enough, but due to the low altitude of the setting sun, he misjudged the length of the runway. He initiated a go-around, but did not obtain… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=IL&page=43 ## 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=42&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. 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