# 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 CEN13CA489](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA489.md): Beech 58P · Peoria, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 13, 2013 · N3858P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not attain the proper touchdown point during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a perimeter fence.
- [NTSB CEN13LA487](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA487.md): Bell 206B · Albers, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2013 · N804LA · Substantial damage
  > Fuel contamination, which resulted in the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN13LA482](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA482.md): Glos Wallis Richard JR LONG-EZ · Schaumburg, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2013 · N721EZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN13LA451](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA451.md): Air Tractor AT-400A · Lombardville, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2013 · N36612 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN13LA442](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA442.md): Texas Helicopter OH-13H/M74A · Streator, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2013 · N10009 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's diverted attention during an agricultural application maneuver, which resulted in the helicopter impacting a corn field.
- [NTSB CEN13LA448](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA448.md): Robinson R44 · Capron, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2013 · N9681R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain main rotor speed while maneuvering at low altitude during an agricultural application flight, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent into terrain.
- [NTSB CEN13LA436](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA436.md): Texas Helicopter OH-13E/M74 · Champaign, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2013 · N176MR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter during an aerial application maneuver.
- [NTSB CEN13LA426](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA426.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Shannon, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2013 · N502MH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inability to maintain an adequate climb rate after encountering a sudden wind shift during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN13LA447](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA447.md): Bell 206B · Tamaroa, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2013 · N23L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain during an agricultural application maneuver.
- [NTSB CEN13LA425](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA425.md): Air Tractor AT-400 · Steward, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2013 · N155HF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the guy wires during an aerial application maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to identify potential obstructions in the area before beginning low-altitude maneuvers.
- [NTSB CEN13LA421](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA421.md): Cessna 208B · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2013 · N732MD · Substantial damage
  > The gate agent’s premature removal of the tailstand without confirming with the flight crew that it was safe to remove, which allowed the airplane to tilt backward when a passenger stood up and stepped toward the back of the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN13LA473](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA473.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Nauvoo, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2013 · N6113C · Substantial damage
  > A fatigue failure of an engine compressor turbine blade, which resulted in extensive secondary engine damage and a complete loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN13LA398](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA398.md): Flight Design Ctls · Sandwich, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2013 · N549LS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to recognize the formation of carburetor ice during cruise descent and apply carburetor heat, which resulted in the total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN13CA373](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA373.md): Beech 200 · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2013 · N92JR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel planning and management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN13CA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA312.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Lansing, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 3, 2013 · N2318X · Substantial damage
  > Improper control inputs by the pilot-receiving-instruction and the inability of the flight instructor to correct the control inputs in sufficient time to avoid the hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN13LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA204.md): Beech A36 · Cordova, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 2013 · N6038R · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident test run of the engine revealed no mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB DCA13WA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA13WA062.md): Airbus · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 6, 2013 · D-AIKJ · Minor damage
  > The BFU-DE of Germany has notified the NTSB of an accident involving an Airbus 330 that occurred on March 06, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. The NTSB delegated the investigation to Germany and has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the BFU-DE's…
- [NTSB CEN13LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA164.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Morris, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2013 · N93747 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN13CA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA169.md): Cessna 152 · Murphysboro, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 15, 2013 · N95670 · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent encounter with birds while on the downwind leg in the traffic pattern.
- [NTSB CEN13CA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA151.md): Cessna 172 · Murphysboro, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 1, 2013 · N546A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB CEN13CA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA142.md): Cessna 172S · Peoria, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 24, 2013 · N5113J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent activation of the electric trim to the nose-down position, which resulted in the airplane being improperly configured for takeoff, and the flight instructor’s incorrect remedial action that allowed the airplane to porpoise.
- [NTSB CEN13CA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA117.md): Embraer EMB-145LR · Chicago, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 29, 2012 · N619AE · No damage
  > The presence of deice fluid on the floor, which resulted in a slip hazard and an injury to the flight attendant.
- [NTSB CEN13LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA103.md): Auman JL T-51 · Dekalb, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 2012 · N512JA · Substantial damage
  > The improper engine overhaul by the airplane kit manufacturer, which resulted in a catastrophic engine failure.
- [NTSB CEN13FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA096.md): MBB BK 117 A-3 · Compton, IL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 2012 · N911BK · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent encounter with inclement weather, including snow, freezing rain, and reduced visibility conditions, which led to the pilot’s spatial disorientation and loss of aircraft control.
- [NTSB CEN13FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA089.md): Beech 58 · Manhattan, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2012 · N4016A · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight loss of control and impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN13CA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA074.md): Cessna 172N · Poplar Grove, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 18, 2012 · N4811G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing.
- [NTSB CEN13CA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA098.md): Cessna 172N · Moline, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 15, 2012 · N6231F · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN13IA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13IA008.md): Mueller Michael Walter Challenger II CW SPC · Sandwich, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2012 · N530MW · Minor damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to significant engine corrosion. Contributing to the accident was inadequate engine maintenance.
- [NTSB CEN12CA665](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA665.md): Cessna 182 · Tiskilwa, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 30, 2012 · N82GS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control while preforming a short field takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN12LA632](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA632.md): Bruce M Barrett Stolp Starlet SA500 · Shelbyville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2012 · N935B · Substantial damage
  > An abrupt, complete loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN12FA619](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA619.md): Wiggins AIR Boss · Lansing, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2012 · N717EW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to obtain adequate familiarization with gyroplane operations before attempting a flight test of the recently completed gyroplane, which resulted in his failure to maintain control during the accident flight.
- [NTSB CEN12CA574](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA574.md): Fantasy Air Sro Allegro 2000 · Centralia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 22, 2012 · N25015 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN12LA577](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA577.md): Jones Kitfox III · Rockford, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2012 · N942EJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper installation of a spark plug, which led to a partial loss of engine power after takeoff and the resultant forced landing.
- [NTSB CEN12CA599](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA599.md): Cessna 152 · Rockford, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 17, 2012 · N152BA · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no anomalies.
- [NTSB CEN12LA541](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA541.md): Cessna 177RG · Litchfield, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2012 · N1564H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the landing and the subsequent aborted landing.
- [NTSB CEN12FA534](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA534.md): Beech G18 - S · Taylorville, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2012 · N697Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and use the appropriate flaps setting during sport-parachuting operations, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and a subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to…
- [NTSB CEN12LA531](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA531.md): Ristine Avid Mark IV · Poplar Grove, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2012 · N1328L · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the lower right side longeron tail-spring support area during landing due to excessive corrosion.
- [NTSB CEN12LA481](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA481.md): Raytheon B36TC · Sugar Grove, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2012 · N471BB · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident testing and examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN12LA470](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA470.md): Yamokoski William Glastar · Chicago, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2012 · N4970Y · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the automotive engine's reduction gearbox while in cruise flight.
- [NTSB CEN12LA457](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA457.md): Bombardier CL-600-2C10 · Peoria, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2012 · N502AE · No damage
  > The emergency ground egress during which a passenger broke her ankle. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the environmental system, which allowed smoke from a nearby house fire to enter the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN12LA455](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA455.md): Cessna 175A · Shelby, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2012 · N7003E · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to oil starvation for reasons that could not be determined because engine examinations revealed no malfunctions or failures that would have led to oil starvation.
- [NTSB CEN12LA446](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA446.md): SC Iar Sa Brasov IAR 825 · Peru, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2012 · N825BA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN12FA395](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA395.md): Nappi Tito C Lancair 235M · Monroe Center, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2012 · N18TN · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight fire for a reason that could not be determined due to extensive damage from the fire.
- [NTSB CEN12LA456](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA456.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Metropolis, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2012 · N43840 · Substantial damage
  > Landing gear collapse for reasons that could not be determined because testing could not replicate the problem.
- [NTSB CEN12IA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12IA377.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Lacon, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2012 · N4350T · Minor damage
  > The propeller blade’s failure due to a fatigue crack that originated from a surface gouge that resulted from foreign object damage to the propeller blade that occurred at an unknown time.
- [NTSB CEN12CA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA363.md): Hoac-Austria HK 36R Super Dimona · New Douglas, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 6, 2012 · N400HK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB DCA12CA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA12CA082.md): Boeing 747 · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2012 · B16481 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > the B747 Captain's failure to maintain a safe clearance between his wing and the tail of the EMB135 that was stopped on a taxiway.
- [NTSB CEN12LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA325.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Peoria, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2012 · N1UB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control while hover-taxiing.
- [NTSB CEN12LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA309.md): Quicksilver Sprint II · Lebanon, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2012 · N3521A · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to a fatigue failure of the crankshaft, attributed to the relative movement between the crankshaft and flywheel assembly.
- [NTSB CEN12CA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA280.md): Cessna A188 · Sterling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 8, 2012 · N3557Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's runway selection based on the wind conditions.

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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
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=8&state=IL

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