# NTSB investigations, 1990, 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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB CHI91LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA046.md): Luscombe 8E · Mundelein, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1990 · N71207 · Substantial damage
  > Landing gear tire failure and directional control not maintained by the pic/cfi.
- [NTSB CHI91DEE02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DEE02.md): Maule M-4-220C · Romeoville, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Dec 11, 1990 · N40614 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection resulting in power loss from fuel contamination. A factor in the accident was the owner's failure to accomplish airworthiness directive 84-9-7 which provided direct, convenient access to sample and purge the main…
- [NTSB CHI91LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA044.md): Cessna 182RG · Lansing, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1990 · N756ZQ · Substantial damage
  > Excessive lowering of flaps resulted in aircraft control not being maintained by the pilot..inadequate airspeed resulted in a stall/mush and subsequent collision with the terrain. Factors related to the accident were: a gusty crosswind and a delayed go-around…
- [NTSB CHI91LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA043.md): Cessna 152 · Joliet, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1990 · N48779 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate visual lookout by the pilots of both aircraft, which resulted in their failure to see-and-avoid each other's aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI91LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA039.md): Cessna 150 · Niota, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1990 · N50098 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel consumption calculations misjudged by the PIC. Contributing factors were a tailwind landing and no suitable terrain.
- [NTSB CHI91FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91FA032.md): Gates Learjet 25B · Chicago, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1990 · N5LL · Substantial damage
  > The driver's inadequate visual lookout. A factor in the accident was the company's configuring the truck with mirrors which obstruct forward visibility.
- [NTSB CHI91DEE01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DEE01.md): Pitts Special S1-S · Dekalb, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Nov 3, 1990 · N983BW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's attempt to perform aerobatic maneuvers at low altitude.
- [NTSB CHI90DEV10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEV10.md): Carlson Commander Elite · Jerseyville, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Sep 30, 1990 · N60AC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the gyroplane.
- [NTSB CHI90DEE10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEE10.md): Jeff Pierson Pierson Pusher · Kankakee, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Sep 30, 1990 · N75FM · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to activation of carburetor choke and an inadvertent stall during the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI90LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA276.md): Mooney M20E · Morrison, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1990 · N7197U · Substantial damage
  > Improper maintenance of the propeller blade by unknown persons and the subsequent failure of the blade in fatigue during cruise flight. A factor was: unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB CHI90FA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA263.md): Cessna 172N · Paris, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1990 · N75785 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continuation of VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors contributing to the accident were the fog and the dark night.
- [NTSB CHI90LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA259.md): Luscombe 8A · Lebanon, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1990 · N2229B · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons while executing a go-around with insufficient runway remaining for a forced landing. A factor in the accident was the structures at the end of the runway that the pilot was attempting to avoid. This report was…
- [NTSB CHI90LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA256.md): Boeing B75N1 · Marseilles, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1990 · N62438 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate visual outlook to avoid collision with a wire while conducting intentional low level flight.
- [NTSB CHI90LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA241.md): Cessna 177 · Schaumburg, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1990 · N29463 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to attain a proper climb rate after takeoff. Factors related to the accident are misjudgement of the aircraft takeoff weight, and overconfidence in the ability of the aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI90LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA237.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Roseville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1990 · N2731R · Substantial damage
  > Misjudged flare for landing, an improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB CHI90FA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA233.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Odell, IL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1990 · N4231P · Substantial damage
  > A loss of left engine power due to oil accumulation in the right magneto and a non-usable spark lead from the left magneto. In addition, the right engine was unable to provide adequate power to maintain altitude due to a partial blockage in the carburetor by…
- [NTSB CHI90LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA234.md): Beech P-35 Bonanza · Joliet, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1990 · N8699M · Substantial damage
  > The delay in initiating the aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB DCA90IA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA90IA048.md): Airbus Industrie A320-211 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1990 · N306US · Minor damage
  > The pilot(s) allowed the aircraft to rotate to an excessive nose high attitude, either during a takeoff or landing.
- [NTSB CHI90DEV09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEV09.md): Pietenpol AIR Camper · Minonk, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 7, 1990 · N535CG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inattention to visual lookout.
- [NTSB CHI90LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA215.md): Cessna 152 · Cahokia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1990 · N757UX · Substantial damage
  > Improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CHI90DEV07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEV07.md): Pitts S2B · Springfield, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Aug 5, 1990 · N260RM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed and allowed the aircraft to stall during the break turn to downwind.
- [NTSB CHI90DEE09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEE09.md): Bennert Sidewinder · Lansing, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 5, 1990 · N81X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for winds conditions on landing approach.
- [NTSB CHI90DEV08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEV08.md): Hilvety Cwii · Moweaqua, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 3, 1990 · N7176J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed and stalling the airplane while attempting to reverse course for a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to properly reinstall spark plug cables during servicing conducted prior to…
- [NTSB CHI90LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA220.md): Schleicher ASK-21 · Plainfield, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1990 · N342KS · Substantial damage
  > The glider pilot's improper aircraft handling at low atitude.
- [NTSB CHI90FA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA193.md): Piper PA-38 · Hinckley, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1990 · N2508D · Destroyed
  > The instructor pilot's inability to recover from a stall/spin. Factors were: acft wt & balance exceeded, and the instructor's and student pilot's lack of familiarity with acft.
- [NTSB CHI90DEE08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEE08.md): Ronald D. Cothern Quickie · Plainfield, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 21, 1990 · N701RC · Substantial damage
  > Separation of an ignition lead, resulting in loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB CHI90LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA182.md): Cessna 152 · Lansing, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1990 · N5538P · Destroyed
  > The instructor's inability to control the airplane during its landing roll.
- [NTSB CHI90FA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA174.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Ashton, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1990 · N43515 · Destroyed
  > A loss of aircraft control for an unknown reason, while en route in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) on a dark night, and the pilot exceeding the design stress limits of the aircraft while attempting to recover from uncontrolled flight. Factors…
- [NTSB CHI90LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA169.md): Piper PA28-151 · Aurora, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1990 · N33332 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion. A factor in the accident was inaccurate fuel consumption calculations by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI90LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA168.md): Beech V35B · Lockport, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1990 · N35TP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft directional control and keep the aircraft on the runway during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CHI90IA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90IA166.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-32 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1990 · N948ML · No damage
  > The pilot-in-command's inadequate weather evaluation. Factors in the incident were the weather and artcc's failure to issue a weather advisory.
- [NTSB CHI90LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA163.md): Cessna U206 · Savoy, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1990 · N35703 · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the inadvertent stall during the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI90DEE07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEE07.md): Schweizer G-164B · Deer Grove, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 26, 1990 · N8483K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout, resulting in collision with a power line.
- [NTSB CHI90DEE06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEE06.md): Piper PA 28 140 · Savanna, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 24, 1990 · N5744F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgement of the airplane's fuel supply, resulting in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CHI90LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA156.md): Boeing A75N1 · Aurora, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1990 · N59448 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his not maintaining proper directional control on landing.
- [NTSB CHI90LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA151.md): Cessna T210N · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1990 · N7134J · Substantial damage
  > Pilot-in-command's failure to obtain a proper flare attitude in the aircraft prior to touchdown.
- [NTSB CHI90LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA152.md): Beech T-34A · Champaign, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1990 · N54RF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to adequately flare the aircraft for landing. The adverse wind was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI90DEV06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEV06.md): Cessna 210 · Salem, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 9, 1990 · N191A · Substantial damage
  > Improper positioning of the fuel selector by the pilot, which resulted in fuel starvation, and the pilot's improper emergency procedure.
- [NTSB CHI90DEV05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEV05.md): Cessna 172P · Jerseyville, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 3, 1990 · N64085 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to go around when crosswinds upset aircraft alignment with the runway in the flare. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's attempt to land in crosswinds which exceeded the maximum for which the model has been demonstrated capable.
- [NTSB CHI90LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA144.md): Piper PA23-250 · Carbondale, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1990 · N32AC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control during the touchdown and landing roll.
- [NTSB CHI90LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA141.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Plainfield, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1990 · N62869 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to insure that the landing gear was extended and locked prior to touchdown.
- [NTSB CHI90DEV04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEV04.md): Grumman G-164B · Princeton, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 18, 1990 · N6695Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate clearance from obstacles during flight at low altitude, resulting in wire strike.
- [NTSB CHI90DCA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DCA01.md): Zengel RV-4 · Columbia, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · May 5, 1990 · N371FZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath to touchdown on the runway.
- [NTSB CHI90LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA122.md): Cessna 172P · Plainfield, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1990 · N54093 · Substantial damage
  > The student's improper flare, improper recovery from a bounced landing, and failure to maintain directional control. The crosswind was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI90DEE05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEE05.md): Dan T. Zelazo Avid/Speedwing · Sandwich, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Apr 22, 1990 · N396DZ · Substantial damage
  > Improper installation of a fuel line by the p. lot/manufacturer which resulted in separation of a fuel line, resulting in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CHI90DEV03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEV03.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Lawrenceville, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Apr 16, 1990 · N50671 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot failure to maintain flying speed. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor in that the instructor allowed the student to let the airspeeed dissipate below stall speed.
- [NTSB CHI90LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA111.md): Cessna 172RG · Romeoville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1990 · N9694B · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the instructor to correct a loss of directional control during a landing roll in a timely manner.
- [NTSB CHI90LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA110.md): Bellanca 7GCAA · Lodge, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1990 · N55JJ · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff. The crosswind and the soft/uneven terrain were factors related to the accident.
- [NTSB CHI90LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA109.md): Cessna 172P · Savanna, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1990 · N89594 · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot. The strong/gusty crosswind was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI90LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA101.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Monee, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1990 · N4490X · Substantial damage
  > Engine failure due to oil starvation resulting from improper maintenance and directive compliance associated with the failed part.

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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 year(c."eventDate") = 1990
  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=1990

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