# NTSB investigations, 1993, 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 CHI94LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA054.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Lacon, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1993 · N66CS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged the landing flare. Factors related to the accident were: the dark night, the pilot's lack of recent night experience, and the failure of the airplane's electrical system.
- [NTSB CHI94LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA049.md): Cessna 152 · C0rnell, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1993 · N6124P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command's misjudgment of fuel supply. A factor was fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CHI94LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA046.md): Cessna 550 · West Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1993 · N550RD · Substantial damage
  > the collision with birds/geese shortly after takeoff. Reduced visibility in fog was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI94FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94FA039.md): Boeing 727-227 · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1993 · N16762 · Substantial damage
  > The captain's failure to assure that the landing gear was extended for landing. Factors related to the accident were: traffic alert distractions, the flight crew's failure to use the checklist, and inadequate company systems training.
- [NTSB CHI94LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA031.md): Beech B36TC · Rockford, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1993 · N8006R · Substantial damage
  > A loose fuel line fitting, due to improper maintenance, which resulted in an interuption of fuel to the engine.
- [NTSB CHI94FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94FA002.md): Beech 95 · Roodhouse, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1993 · N2711Y · Destroyed
  > was the inadequate supervision by the flight instructor which resulted in the inadvertent stall/spin by the student.
- [NTSB CHI93LA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA377.md): Lanceair 235M · Rockford, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1993 · N12TN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command delayed aborting the landing. Factors were a wet runway and the pilot-in-command's lack of recent experience in this type of airplane.
- [NTSB CHI93LA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA370.md): Piper PA-34-200T · New Lenox, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1993 · N8753E · Substantial damage
  > Selection of the wrong runway by the pilot after misreading the wind sock. The resultant tailwind was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI93LA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA365.md): Grumman AA5B · Aurora, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1993 · N55VL · Substantial damage
  > the fatigue failure and separation of a portion of propeller blade during cruise flight. Related factors are the damage to the flat face of the blade, and inadequate maintenance inspection of the propeller.
- [NTSB CHI93LA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA368.md): Kewley KR2 · Carbondale, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1993 · N25DK · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to lack of fuel.
- [NTSB CHI93LA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA364.md): Cessna 172P · Fieldon, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1993 · N52502 · Substantial damage
  > Partial failure (deterioration) of the #1 piston pin plug, which resulted in contamination of the lubricating system and failure of the #3 connecting rod.
- [NTSB CHI93LA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA358.md): Cessna 140 · Trenton, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1993 · N89467 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve and subsequent nose over of the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI93LA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA353.md): Burkhart Grob G-103 Twin Astir · New Douglas, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1993 · N153SS · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the glider tow attachment. Factors related to the accident were the improper emergency procedure by the student, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action..
- [NTSB CHI93LA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA343.md): Cessna T210N · Lake In The Hil, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1993 · N6649N · Substantial damage
  > Chafing of a fuel system line.
- [NTSB CHI93LA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA342.md): Cessna 170 · Lexington, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1993 · N3825V · Destroyed
  > an inadequate climb airspeed by the pilot-in-command.
- [NTSB CHI93LA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA340.md): Robinson R22 · Bethalto, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1993 · N9071S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command's not maintaining rotor RPM.
- [NTSB CHI93LA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA347.md): Wells Pitts S-2-S · Bloomington, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1993 · N10T · Destroyed
  > the pilot in command continued the aerobatic maneuver too long to effect a safe level off.
- [NTSB CHI93LA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA334.md): Burkhart Grob G103 · Hinckley, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1993 · N422BG · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the cockpit canopy.
- [NTSB CHI93LA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA333.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Custer Park, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1993 · N5486M · Substantial damage
  > Fuel contamination of unknown origin, that resulted in fuel system blockage and fuel starvation. A related factor was: high obstructions near the end of the runway.
- [NTSB CHI93FA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA329.md): Cessna 310N · Rockford, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1993 · N5005Q · Destroyed
  > an arcing electrical relay (solenoid) and subsequent overheating/fire of the starter wiring and adjacent fuel lines.
- [NTSB CHI93DEE05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93DEE05.md): Weatherly 620 · Mendota, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 14, 1993 · N4605P · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain clearance fom powerlines during an aerial application manuever.
- [NTSB CHI93LA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA320.md): Bell 47-G5 · Schaumburg, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1993 · N1347X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper autorotation techniques.
- [NTSB CHI93LA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA315.md): Cessna 152 · Montgomery, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1993 · N102CF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot became disoriented resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. The dark night light condition was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI93DEV01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93DEV01.md): Walter D. Courtney Courtney TWO · Canton, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 8, 1993 · N78WC · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during final approach to landing.
- [NTSB CHI93DEE04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93DEE04.md): Darst KR-1 · Oregon, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 5, 1993 · N585D · Destroyed
  > the partial separation of the elevator control cable.
- [NTSB CHI93IA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93IA280.md): Canadair CL600-2B19 · Danville, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1993 · N915CA · Minor damage
  > a lightning strike and associated engine flameout.
- [NTSB CHI93FA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA272.md): Cessna 172N · Long Grove, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1993 · N733XS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion. Related factors to the accident were: inadequate certification/approval of the STC by the FAA, inadequate performance data, and unavailable fuel consumption information.
- [NTSB CHI93IA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93IA312.md): British Aerospace 146-300A · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1993 · N611AW · Minor damage
  > was a crack in the fuel system fuel flow distribution manifold which resulted from an inadequate design by the manufacturer.
- [NTSB CHI93LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA256.md): Quad City Challenger II Specia · Ottawa, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1993 · N415JR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain proper clearance. Factors to the accident include an oil fouled spark plug and a power ground cable.
- [NTSB CHI93LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA250.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Harvel, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1993 · N4201Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's inadequate preflight planning.
- [NTSB CHI93DEE03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93DEE03.md): Maxair MU532 · Fox Lake, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 12, 1993 · NONE · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain the necessary altitude above the terrain.
- [NTSB CHI93LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA243.md): Cessna 150 · Mount Morris, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1993 · N6097G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain adequate airspeed.
- [NTSB CHI93FA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA238.md): Beech 58 · Beardstown, IL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1993 · N120TW · Destroyed
  > the pilot-in-command's continued VFR flight into IMC and his failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors were the fog, drizzle, and an abrupt maneuver by the pilot-in-command.
- [NTSB CHI93LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA227.md): Cessna 182L · Aurora, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1993 · N3119R · Substantial damage
  > The disconnected nose gear upper torque link (landing gear steering). Directional control not possible was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI93DEE02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93DEE02.md): Douglas B-26B · Kankakee, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 27, 1993 · N8036E · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the piston assembly in the number ten cylinder of the right engine. A factor associated with the accident was the inoperative propeller feathering system for the right engine.
- [NTSB CHI93LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA226.md): Cessna 172C · West Chicago, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1993 · N1441Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat. Conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI93LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA233.md): Beech E35 · Virgil, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1993 · N314R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI93LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA217.md): Cessna P210 · Pulaski, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1993 · N4813P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper fuel tank selection resulting in fuel starvation. A factor in the accident is the soft emergency landing surface.
- [NTSB CHI93LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA214.md): Cessna 172D · Galesburg, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1993 · N2632U · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The departing pilot's (N251NW) inadequate visual lookout while operating in VFR conditions at an uncontrolled airport. Factors related to the accident were: the departing pilot's diverted attention, and the arriving pilot's (N2632U) inadequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB CHI93LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA209.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Newark, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1993 · N381CF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature liftoff.
- [NTSB CHI93LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA206.md): Claude E. Merrin Zenair Stol CH-701 · Grayslake, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1993 · N701CM · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain aircraft control. The pilot-in-command's lack of total experience in aircraft type was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI93LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA198.md): Beech 200 · Wonder Lake, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1993 · N210PH · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot of the Beech 200, N210PH, to maintain sufficient runway alignment to prevent the airplane from departing the runway.
- [NTSB CHI93LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA211.md): Monnett Sonerai IIL · De Kalb, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1993 · N247RJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's inability to maintain directional control due to inadequate compensation for wind conditions.
- [NTSB CHI93LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA191.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Kewanee, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1993 · N8236C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion. A factor in the accident is the pilot's inadvertent stall/mush during the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI93DEE01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93DEE01.md): Mark Streitz Skybolt · Joliet, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 5, 1993 · N94MS · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the number two connecting rod bolt.
- [NTSB CHI93LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA192.md): Aerospatiale ATR-72-212 · Chicago, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1993 · N345AT · No damage
  > The pilot in command's improper in-flight planning/decision.
- [NTSB CHI93LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA187.md): Robinson R22 · Sandwich, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1993 · N44227 · Substantial damage
  > The fixed-wing student pilot's poor judgement in attempting to fly a rotary wing aircraft, and the subsequent loss of control in-flight. The pilot's inadequate training in rotary wing aircraft was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI93LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA183.md): Cessna 150M · Flora, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1993 · N714AN · Substantial damage
  > the delayed remedial action by the flight instructor. A factor related to the accident was the lack of total experience in this type operation by the flight instructor.
- [NTSB CHI93LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA172.md): Piper PA-32-300 · West Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1993 · N2947E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions he encountered during the landing approach and touchdown and not maintaining a proper descent rate
- [NTSB CHI93IA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93IA167.md): Cessna 550 · West Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 10, 1993 · N41SM · No damage
  > Inadequate control tower service by the local air traffic controller by providing conflicting clearances to the pilots of two aircraft.

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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") = 1993
  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=1993

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