# NTSB investigations, 1983, 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 1 of 3 · 109 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB CHI84LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA062.md): Cessna 152 · Peoria, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1983 · N48544 · Substantial damage > The student plt elected to make a touch & go landing on a rwy covered with loose snow & patches of ice. He reported that when he added power during his 1st touch & go, the acft veered to the left & subsequently collided with a snowbank. - [NTSB CHI84IA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84IA060.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-8-61 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1983 · N914CL · Minor damage > A DC-8-61 operated by capitol air inc experienced a partial failure of the left main gear on the landing roll. The rear portion of the left main landing gear bogie & both rear tires were separated. Components of the left landing gear were submitted to… - [NTSB CHI84FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84FA051.md): Beech V35B · Cairo, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1983 · N9002Q · Destroyed > The acft dove into the ground nose first from a 90 degree bank shortly after takeoff. The acft was observed by witnessesto take off slowly 'with about 1/2 power' being used. The climb was slow and at 300-400 ft the acft turned left with thelanding gear still… - [NTSB CHI84IA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84IA041.md): Boeing 727-200 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1983 · N898AA · Minor damage > During taxi from landing the left outboard wheel rim failed and bounced onto a highway causing damage to a vehicle the rim failed due to a per-existing fatigue crack. - [NTSB CHI84FU001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84FU001.md): Quicksilver MX · Elwin, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Nov 5, 1983 · UNREG · Destroyed > The plt possessed a student plt & 3rd class medical certificate. After takeoff, he circled over the airfield, then climbed to about 200 ft AGL. A high school classmate stated that the ultralight then entered a nose high attitude & appeared to enter a practice… - [NTSB CHI84FEE01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84FEE01.md): Popelka BD-5 · Sugar Grove, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 27, 1983 · N99555 · Substantial damage > The acft had received an inspection on 9/8/83, before it was disassembled & transported from California to Illinois. On 10/27/83, the plt took off on a flt from sandwich to aurora, IL. While on a final apch to land at aurora, after a throttle reduction, the… - [NTSB CHI84LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA025.md): Cessna 152 · Harrisburg, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1983 · N66937 · Substantial damage > The acft nosed over during takeoff roll while on a solo training flt. The pilot applied too much right rudder then over compensated with left rudder and brake. The acft went off the left side of the rwy into soft mud and nosed over. - [NTSB DCA84AA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA84AA002.md): Hawker Siddeley HS-748-2A · Pinckneyville, IL · Accident · 10 fatal · Final report · Oct 12, 1983 · N748LL · Destroyed > About 1.5 min after departing springfield, IL, the fltcrew reported a slight electrical problem, but they continued on course. About 33 min later & a few min before the acft should have reached its destination, the acft crashed. Impact occurred while the acft… - [NTSB CHI84LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA017.md): Cessna 177 · Wonder Lake, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1983 · N30168 · Substantial damage > The acft veered off the rwy and into a fence during a crosswind landing. The landing was on rwy 9 and the wind was from 021 degrees at 5 KTS gusting to 22 KTS. The pilot had applied power for a go-around but not in time to prevent the touchdown. Then the acft… - [NTSB CHI84LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA011.md): Piper PA-30 · Aurora, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1983 · N7165Y · Substantial damage > Approaching the destination arpt the plt was advised by Aurora local control that the only available landing area was anunlighted taxiway, designated temporary rwy 9/27, used as a day VFR rwy. Use of the temporary rwy after sunset was not authorized, & the… - [NTSB CHI84LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA020.md): Piper PA-38-112 · East Peoria, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1983 · N2347E · Substantial damage > At about 10 ft AGL a 300-400 RPM decrease in power occurred. The plt elected to land straight ahead into a cut bean field. He touched down about 400 ft from the end of the rwy, traveled about 500 ft further where a large rut was struck. About 10 flt hours… - [NTSB CHI83IA446](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83IA446.md): Cessna 401A · Frankfort, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1983 · N6208Q · Minor damage > The right main landing gear collapsed during landing roll-the right main landing gear bellcrank was found to have failed in instantaneous overload. The rigging of main gear was improper. - [NTSB CHI83LA444](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA444.md): Cessna 172P · Sandwich, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1983 · N54967 · Substantial damage > During landing the plt used forward slip, & after touchdown the acft went off the right side of the rwy striking a taxiway. The jar of hitting the taxiway resulted in the plt unintentionally advancing the throttle & the acft became airborne. The plt retarded… - [NTSB CHI83FA441](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA441.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Bethany, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1983 · N8236U · Destroyed > Prior to this flt, the plt had contacted a fss & inquired about the wx. He was advised that VFR flt to terre haute, IN, was not recommended. He took off at about 1830 CDT. The plt again contacted the fss & inquired about the wx at burlington, IA &… - [NTSB CHI83FA440](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA440.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Raymond, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1983 · N3184 · Destroyed > During a wx briefing at 1433 CDT, the plt was advised to expect 500 ft ceilings, 2 mi visibilities, rain showers & thunderstorms. He then took off from bismark, MO with no flt plan. Reportedly, wx was encountered during the flt which deteriorated as he… - [NTSB CHI83LA432](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA432.md): Cessna 172 · Carthage, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1983 · N1443E · Substantial damage > The acft collided with a ditch during landing. The acft bounced and floated during landing. The pilot said he thought hewas too FAR down the rwy for a go-around so he applied the brakes. The acft skidded off the rwy end into a ditch. The pilot thought a gust… - [NTSB CHI83LA430](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA430.md): Cessna U206F · Garden Prairie, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1983 · N8449Q · Substantial damage > While en route, the fuel pressure dropped, and subsequently, the eng lost power completely. During a landing in a corn field, the acft was damaged. An investigation revealed that the fuel line had separated at the flow divider. Reportedly, the eng had been… - [NTSB CHI83FA428](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA428.md): Sikorsky S-76A · Chicago, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1983 · N521AC · Destroyed > While cruising at 2000 ft MSL & 150 KTS, the crew heard a loud noise, and simultaneously, the helicopter yawed aprx 30 to 40 deg to the right & pitched nose down. The aircrew began an autorotation & activated the emergency floats. The helicopter continued in… - [NTSB CHI83IA425](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83IA425.md): Fairchild FH-227 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1983 · N377NE · Minor damage > After taking off, the landing gear handle remained latched 'down' when the nosewheel did not center. The flightcrew thenused the nose gear steering override sw & turned the nosewheel until the 'off center light' extinguished. The override sw was placed 'off'… - [NTSB CHI83LA424](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA424.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1983 · N62971 · Substantial damage > The acft went off the rwy and collapsed the landing gear after power loss during takeoff. Three of the passengers furnished statements and 2 seemed to think that the left engine quit. The acft turned to the right but the pilot did notknow which engine quit.… - [NTSB CHI83LA422](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA422.md): Boeing A75N1 · Galesburg, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1983 · N49684 · Substantial damage > After landing at the Galesburg arpt, the plt was turning onto the taxiway when the acft ground looped in strong wind conditions. The left wing was substantially damaged during the mishap. - [NTSB CHI83LA421](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA421.md): Boeing B75N1 · Galesburg, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1983 · N62438 · Substantial damage > The plt stated that when he was landing on rwy 20 with a x-wind, it switched to a rear quartering wind. At about that time, the acft went off the rwy & struck a rwy marker with its tailwheel. The acft then ground looped, damaging the lower left wing. - [NTSB CHI83LA420](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA420.md): Boeing PT-13D · Galesburg, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1983 · N620BD · Substantial damage > During the landing roll, the left main tire blew out & the plt lost directional control. Subsequently, the acft ground looped & the left wing & aileron were damaged. - [NTSB CHI83IA418](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83IA418.md): Boeing 727-200 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1983 · N1984 · Minor damage > The acft experienced a left walking beam failure when the landing gear was extended during approach, the acft log was noted 'during gear extension at 230 KTS tremendous bang occurred which dropped panels at rows 15-7 02 masks at row 18. Three green normal… - [NTSB CHI83LA427](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA427.md): Cessna 172 · Carbondale, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1983 · N6317D · Substantial damage > The instructor plt (CFI) was providing a dual check-out for a private plt in the Cessna 172. After flying in the local area, they returned to the arpt to practice touch-and-go landings on rwy 18. The winds were reported from 190 deg at 20, gusting 25 KTS. On… - [NTSB CHI83LA415](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA415.md): Cessna 150G · Paris, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1983 · N6227S · Substantial damage > The student plt was on his 1st solo x-country flt. On the 1st leg of the flt, he became disoriented, experienced fuel exhaustion & landed in a soybean field. During the landing, the acft nosed over when the gear encountered the tall beans. The student… - [NTSB CHI83LA416](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA416.md): Cessna 152 · Frankfort, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1983 · N49024 · Substantial damage > The plt stated that he touched down with a slight angle to the rwy and went off to the left side into the grass. He misjudged the distance to the trees and the left wing contacted a tree. - [NTSB CHI83LA411](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA411.md): Piper J-3 · Rockford, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1983 · N99163 · Substantial damage > The plt stated the engine quit, sputtered and quit again before he landed in a bean feild and nosed over. Plt who is also an A&P mechanic had been using sloshing/sealing compound (randolph tank sealer #802) in the fuel tank. After the accident the compound… - [NTSB CHI83LA398](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA398.md): Stewart Headwind · New Douglas, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1983 · N64MF · Substantial damage > During flt, the eng lost power & the plt was unable to get a restart. While making a forced landing in a plowed field, the main gear collapsed & the acft nosed over. Later, after the acft was uprighted, the eng was started & was operated to 1300 RPM. Prop… - [NTSB CHI83LA396](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA396.md): Cessna 172 · Princeton, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1983 · N12862 · Substantial damage > The turf rwy was wet from recent rains. The plt stated that during takeoff, the acft had accelerated to near the rotation speed when it was slowed by a soft spot in the rwy near mid field. At the same point, an upslope portion of the rwy was encountered & the… - [NTSB CHI83LU011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LU011.md): Pioneer Flightstar · Robinson, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 27, 1983 · UNREG · Substantial damage > The plt reported that after taking off, he stayed low over farm fields. He reported that he traveled about 1 1/4 mi from the arpt & decided to return & land. However, during a left turn, the ultralight vehicle crashed. The plt was seriously injured & did not… - [NTSB CHI83FU009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FU009.md): Weedhopper B · St. Joseph, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 21, 1983 · UNREG · Destroyed > The ultralight vehicle collided with the ground after the left wing folded up at about 1000 ft AGL. Witnesses said the ultralight was traveling east when the wing collapsed or folded back. Reportedly, it pitched up & the right wing tip went up. The vehicle… - [NTSB CHI83LA388](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA388.md): Great Lakes 2T-1A-2 · Bloomington, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1983 · N2XG · Substantial damage > The plt reported that during takeoff, there was a loss of power at appx 100 ft AGL. He had lifted off before reaching the midpoint of the rwy. However, due to the climb attitude & configuration of the acft, he could not see the rwy below & thought he was at… - [NTSB CHI83FA387](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA387.md): Aerotek Pitts S-2A · Waukegan, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1983 · N80016 · Destroyed > While on a local flt, the acft crashed in lake Michigan about 1/2 mi from the shoreline. According to witnesses, it was flying over the water at about 100 ft, then pulled almost straight up to about 300 ft above the water, nosed over & went almost straight… - [NTSB CHI83LA386](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA386.md): Cessna 182 · Joliet, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1983 · N1388S · Substantial damage > Acft landed long & ran off the end of the rwy. The left tire blew prior to departing the rwy, & after departing the rwy the acft collided with an arpt warning sign. A 3,452 ft turf rwy, 4/22, was available. - [NTSB CHI83LA385](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA385.md): Cessna 150 · Savanna, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1983 · N11279 · Destroyed > The plt reported the winds were from 160 deg at 7 KTS & that he back taxied on rwy 14 to takeoff. He reported that during the takeoff roll, he encountered a right x-wind, & when he was aprx 2/3 of the way down the rwy, the acft veered to the left. After… - [NTSB CHI83LA384](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA384.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Blue Island, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1983 · N2527N · Substantial damage > Acft ran off side of rwy & the left wing collided with corn stalks causing the acft to spin 180 deg. - [NTSB CHI83LA373](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA373.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1983 · N29AM · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that he taxied southeast on runway 12L, then turned to taxi northwest on runway 34. During the turn, the left main gear went off the runway and into a hole in the sod. The width of runway 12L is 50 ft and the width of runway 34 is 100 ft. the… - [NTSB CHI83LA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA375.md): Quickie Q2 · Decatur, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1983 · N7QA · Substantial damage > The acft made a hard landing and broke the front canard after bouncing on touchdown and dragging the left wing. The pilot had been informed by the tower that black smoke was coming out of the engine. This turned out to be from an excessively rich mixture. The… - [NTSB CHI83LA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA374.md): Cessna 150 · Springfield, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1983 · N3400V · Substantial damage > The acft made a forced landing in a corn field and nosed down after the engine stopped during flt. During pre-flt the pilot had looked in the tanks and measured the amount of fuel with the tie cap chain. He thought he had enough fuel for the flt even though… - [NTSB CHI83LA372](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA372.md): Cessna 177B · Wheeling, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1983 · N35083 · No damage > The plt was unable to start the eng using normal procedures. He obtained the use of an APU & still could not make an electrical start. He stated that he turned the magneto & master switches off & rotated the propeller (prop) backwards 1/2 turn (to check for… - [NTSB CHI83LA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA364.md): Cessna 177RG · Lansing, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1983 · N53122 · Substantial damage > The acft had just been given an annual inspection & the plt was on the 1st flt back to the home arpt. He reported that before takeoff, he noted that the eng would not idle below 850 RPM. He elected to continue with the flt. During the takeoff roll, he pulled… - [NTSB CHI83FA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA365.md): Cessna 182 · Marseilles, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1983 · N6351A · Destroyed > The acft was on a parachute jumping mission. After climbing to 9000 ft MSL, 4 sky divers jumped out & the plt began a descent back to the arpt. The acft was seen level at aprx 500 ft AGL & in the aprx position for a downwind leg for a left pattern for runway… - [NTSB CHI83FA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA334.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Dwight, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1983 · N2876X · Destroyed > The acft crashed in a corn field during a heavy rainstorm while on a cross country flight. The pilot had logged 4 hour of simulated instrument time and was not instrument rated. - [NTSB CHI83LA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA352.md): Piper PA-22 · Pittsfield, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1983 · N111BT · Substantial damage > The student plt was on a personal flt with a passenger on board. During arrival, he landed on rwy 25 (1700 ft long) with a x-wind from 160 deg at 8 KTS. He reported that the landing was made on his 2nd attempt, but he did not get on the ground soon enough to… - [NTSB CHI83FA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA353.md): Gulfstream AA-5B · West Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1983 · N4557E · Substantial damage > The plt reported that during a night landing, the acft began to porpoise. He applied power to go around, but the plane went off the left side of the rwy. Subsequently, it collided with brush & a chain link fence & came to rest on residential property. The plt… - [NTSB CHI83FA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA346.md): Piper J3C-65 · Lily Lake, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1983 · N27020 · Substantial damage > The plt reported that a neighbor had flown the acft earlier in the day & had problems adjusting the elevator trim when airborne. The plt stated that before takeoff, he checked the trim, but it worked normally, so he set it for cruise & made a normal takeoff.… - [NTSB CHI84LA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA348.md): Cessna 152 · Urbana, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1983 · N4648M · Substantial damage > The student plt stated that when approaching over wires she 'powered up and ended up coming in too fast.' The acft made initial contact on the nose wheel. Subst damage to the eng mount area and the left wing. - [NTSB CHI83LA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA342.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Camp Point, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1983 · N4332Y · Substantial damage > The plt had just completed a swath run. As he approached a road he pulled up to avoid a car, then attempted to descend below power lines & in so doing collided with a stop sign. The acft cartwheeled & landed inverted in a bean field. - [NTSB CHI83LA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA340.md): Cessna 150 · East St Louis, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1983 · N6032K · Substantial damage > The CFI noticed the acft was not climbing & the airspeed was not increasing. He took control of the acft & landed in a bean field. He later stated that the flaps were not retracted by the student after takeoff. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1983&state=IL&page=2 ## 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 year(c."eventDate") = 1983 AND 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?state=IL&year=1983 --- 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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