# NTSB investigations, 1992, 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 CHI93LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA058.md): Beech 90 · Dixon, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1992 · N56KA · Substantial damage
  > The instructor pilot not maintaining directional control following engine shut down and not performing remedial action of a power reduction to regain directional control, as prescribed by his company's training manual, once the airplane began to yaw/turn to…
- [NTSB CHI93LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA059.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Lake In The Hls, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1992 · N4328D · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB CHI93LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA047.md): Beech A36 · Frankfort, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1992 · N244JH · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot in command to maintain an airspeed above stall during a landing flare.
- [NTSB CHI93LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA043.md): Boeing 727-232 · Chicago, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1992 · N401DA · No damage
  > The captain's inadequate coordination with the ground and flight crew. Factors related to the accident were: the passenger's perception that the APU exhaust was a fire, which resulted in action that initiated an evacuation.
- [NTSB CHI93LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA039.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Manhattan, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1992 · N44515 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI93LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA032.md): Cessna 170B · Kankakee, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1992 · N2836C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command not obtaining directional control prior to landing touch down in a crosswind condition.
- [NTSB CHI93LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA031.md): Cessna 172D · Marshall, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1992 · N2577U · Substantial damage
  > An inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI93IA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93IA035.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-8-71 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1992 · N870SJ · Minor damage
  > An improper repair of the retract pin boss area by the overhaul facility.
- [NTSB CHI93FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA029.md): Cessna 150L · Elwood, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1992 · N11199 · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain a proper adequate altitude to avoid obstructions. Factors contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment of efficiency and judgement due to alcohol, and the dark night condition.
- [NTSB CHI93IA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93IA019.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1992 · N8068J · No damage
  > The failure of the midway arsa controller to coordinate use of the airspace with the Chicago north local controller which resulted in an operational deviation. A factor related to the incident was the pilot's failure to follow his assigned heading.
- [NTSB CHI92LA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA288.md): Boeing B75N1 · Belvidere, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1992 · N1943H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from obstacles during the aborted landing. Related factors are the failure to maintain directional control, and the pilot's lack of total experience in the type of operation.
- [NTSB CHI92LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA287.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Peoria, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1992 · N2484Y · Substantial damage
  > The private pilot's misjudged touchdown. Related factors are the reduced visibility due to sunglare, ongoing runway construction, and the pilot's inattention to atc/communications/information.
- [NTSB CHI92FA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA290.md): Beech B55 · Joliet, IL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1992 · N557T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent wheels up landing.
- [NTSB CHI92FA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA282.md): Cessna 152 · Ottawa, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1992 · N4591P · Destroyed
  > Pilot did not maintain a proper airspeed which led to an inadvertent stall/spin at a low altitude where the pilot could not perform a recovery.
- [NTSB CHI92FA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA279.md): Cessna 177 · Manlius, IL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1992 · N30076 · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a forced landing, and his inadequate preflight which resulted in fuel exhaustion and power loss.
- [NTSB CHI92LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA277.md): Cessna 172N · Geneseo, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1992 · N738KX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempted operation of the airplane with a known defficiency in the equipment.
- [NTSB CHI92LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA286.md): Cessna 210C · Peoria, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1992 · N3683Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's not compensating for wind conditions and his not maintaining directional control.
- [NTSB CHI92LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA272.md): Boeing A-75 · Ottawa, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1992 · N55410 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions, and his not maintaining directional control. Factors were the crosswind and wind gusts.
- [NTSB CHI92LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA268.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Harvard, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1992 · N5029Z · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot in command to align the accident airplane with the centerline of the runway during landing.
- [NTSB DCA92MA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA92MA048.md): Beech C-45H · Hinckley, IL · Accident · 12 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1992 · N3657G · Destroyed
  > Inadequate maintenance and inspection by the operator which resulted in an engine power loss during the critical takeoff phase of flight. In addition, the pilot did not, or was unable to, attain a full-feather position on the left engine propeller, which…
- [NTSB CHI92LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA281.md): Cessna 172RG · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1992 · N9578B · Substantial damage
  > Main landing gear collapse as a result of the failure of a landing gear hydraulic pump seal.
- [NTSB CHI92DEE04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DEE04.md): Weatherly 201B · Chana, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 5, 1992 · N2935W · Substantial damage
  > Fracture of a connecting rod resulting in loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI92LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA259.md): Mooney 20F · Lacon, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1992 · N3486N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to recognize that the runway he selected for landing was closed. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the pilot's anxiety following the near-collision, and his limited ability to detect the orange-colored marking.
- [NTSB CHI92LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA258.md): Christen Industries S2B · Alton, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1992 · N60468 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to accomplish refueling.
- [NTSB CHI92IA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92IA260.md): Douglas DC-8-61 · Morton Grove, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1992 · N845AX · Minor damage
  > Failure of the right main landing gear door actuator.
- [NTSB CHI92LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA255.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Marseilles, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1992 · N5544J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to abort the takeoff. A factor was the partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI92LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA250.md): Boeing 747-300 · Chicago, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1992 · HL746 · No damage
  > An unsafe/hazardous condition that was not identified by the vehicle driver, and an inadequate distance between the airplane and vehicle as the driver drove the vehicle behind the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI92LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA248.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Lincoln, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1992 · N2353L · Substantial damage
  > A premature liftoff and failure to maintain directional control during a takeoff ground run by the pilot in command. A delay in taking remedial action by the designated pilot examiner is an additional cause.
- [NTSB CHI92LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA252.md): Cameron N-90 · Centralia, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1992 · N75250 · No damage
  > Abrupt touchdown.
- [NTSB CHI92LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA227.md): Cessna 152 · Xenia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1992 · N757FW · Substantial damage
  > Improper engine overhaul and noncompliance with an airworthiness directive by other maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB CHI92LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA222.md): Hughes 269C · Aurora, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1992 · N58335 · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue fracture of the engine crankshaft resulting in loss of power. Factors were the pilot's excessive descent and his lack of total experience.
- [NTSB CHI92LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA212.md): Cessna 172H · Chenoa, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1992 · N8262L · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight planning and preparation on the part of the pilot. Factors associated with this accident were a lack of recent experience in the type of operation the pilot was undertaking, a proper climb rate not obtained by the pilot and remedial…
- [NTSB CHI92LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA202.md): Cessna 172P · Waukegan, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1992 · N98673 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain airplane directional control. Related factors are the student's lack of total flight experience, and improper aircraft control.
- [NTSB CHI92LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA203.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Harvard, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1992 · N8056P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to understand wind information as presented by the windsock, selecting the wrong runway for landing, and delaying the aborted landing.
- [NTSB CHI92LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA198.md): Cessna 177B · Dwight, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1992 · N35107 · No damage
  > The passenger's inattention to the propeller arc and the pilot's improper procedure in disembarking a passenger while the engine was running.
- [NTSB CHI92LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA192.md): Cessna 177 · Erie, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1992 · N3195T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath.
- [NTSB CHI92LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA187.md): Beech M35 · Dekalb, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1992 · N9873R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use proper nose wheel steering which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB CHI92LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA179.md): Cessna 210B · Belleville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1992 · N9545X · Substantial damage
  > The improper fuel pump high end discharge adjustment. A related factor is improper maintenance/annual inspection.
- [NTSB CHI92LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA174.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Rockford, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1992 · N56311 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's premature liftoff. Related factors are the instructor's lack of total experience in the accident make and model airplane, and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the roll-out.
- [NTSB CHI92LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA172.md): Cessna 172 · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1992 · N62538 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper approach to landing. Related factors are the thunderstorm and the excessive airspeed.
- [NTSB CHI92DEE02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DEE02.md): Vandenbos/Thorp T-18 · Schaumburg, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 13, 1992 · N4PV · Destroyed
  > Shorting of condensers on both magnetos. A factor was inadequate maintenance servicing of the airplane by other maintneance personnel.
- [NTSB CHI92FA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA169.md): Mooney M20J · Bloomington, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1992 · N302FW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the turn from base leg to final approach.
- [NTSB CHI92LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA160.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Round Lake, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1992 · N812PC · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to follow emergency procedures, and the fire in the electrical system for reasons undetermined.
- [NTSB CHI92DEV02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DEV02.md): Schweitzer Mustang II · Decatur, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 25, 1992 · N91ES · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in initiating a go-around.
- [NTSB CHI92LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA156.md): Piper PA-20 · Greenwood, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1992 · N6989K · Substantial damage
  > Excessive application of the brakes during landing roll.
- [NTSB CHI92LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA155.md): Cessna 172RG · Dekalb, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1992 · N6510V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining a proper glidepath to the landing runway.
- [NTSB CHI92LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA159.md): Beech 77 · Moline, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1992 · N18244 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB CHI92LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA154.md): Cessna 150H · Robinson, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1992 · N7200S · Substantial damage
  > Poor judgement by the pilot in intentionally proceeding to the airport in instrument meteorological conditions. The weather conditions were a factor.
- [NTSB CHI92FA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA142.md): Taylorcraft F19 · Harvard, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 10, 1992 · N3688T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during the initial climb out. A related factor is the pilot's lack of recent experience.
- [NTSB CHI92LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA139.md): Piper PA-28-140D · Markham, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1992 · N1814T · Substantial damage
  > The result of an inadequate annual inspection by other maintenance personnel and, as a result, a total failure of the throttle linkage. A factor was the pilot overshot his intended emergency landing area, due to excessive speed.

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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") = 1992
  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=1992

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