# NTSB investigations, 1995, 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. ## Latest cases - [NTSB CHI96LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA063.md): Piper PA-28RT-201 · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1995 · N8162S · Substantial damage > the pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare. - [NTSB CHI96LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA051.md): Cessna 182 · Tamms, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1995 · N2465Q · Substantial damage > fuel exhaustion due to inadequate maintenance performed on the fuel cap by the maintenance personnel, fuel siphoning out of the left fuel cap, and the failure of the pilot to properly monitor his fuel consumption. - [NTSB CHI96LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA041.md): Mcclung SEA Hawk · Marengo, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1995 · N391SP · Destroyed > the failure of the upper right wing due to the presence of unbonded areas between the spar cap and the bidirectional fiberglass. The unbonded areas were due to the inadequate manufacturing of the airplane by the owner/builder. A factor in the accident was the… - [NTSB CHI96LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA036.md): Cessna 150M · Lacon, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1995 · N714QH · Substantial damage > was the compensation for wind conditions inadequate and aircraft control not maintained. A factor was directional control inadequately maintained. - [NTSB CHI96LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA019.md): Cessna 150M · Centralia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1995 · N63566 · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper use of flaps leading to the inadvertant stall. - [NTSB CHI96FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA005.md): Blatter-Pitts S2S · Waukegan, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1995 · N61AC · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the aerobatic maneuver. Factors associated with the accident were: an improper weight and balance with a center of gravity aft of the rear limit, the pilot's overconfidence in his personal ability, and… - [NTSB CHI95LA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA334.md): Ercoupe 415-D · Belleville, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1995 · N89331 · Substantial damage > the rupture of the oil pressure line which led to oil system exhaustion, the stuck intake valves, and the powerlines. - [NTSB CHI95LA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA340.md): Piper PA-25-235B · Highland, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1995 · N7753Z · No damage > a communication misunderstanding between the tow pilot and the glider pilot. Factors related to the accident were: the tow rope becoming entangled, excessive taxispeed by the tow pilot, and the unavailability of a dispatcher. - [NTSB CHI95LA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA327.md): Bell 206L · Ware, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1995 · N2777W · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadvertent VFR flight into IMC conditions. - [NTSB CHI95LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA318.md): Maule M-5 · Belvidere, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1995 · N5669P · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > inadequate visual lookout by the pilots of both airplanes, which resulted in failure of each pilot to see-and-avoid the other airplane. - [NTSB CHI95IA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95IA313.md): Aerospatiale ATR-72 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1995 · N414WF · Minor damage > improper installation of the #7 and #8 fuel nozzle manifold transfer tubes by company maintenance personnel, and an inadequate exhaust drain fitting gasket, which resulted in fuel leaks at the respective 'O' ring/gasket fittings; blockage of the fuel/oil… - [NTSB CHI95FA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA301.md): Kiesel Easy Varieze · Dwight, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1995 · N17BK · Destroyed > inadequate preflight planning by the pilot. A factor associated with this accident was the pilot did not perform an aborted takeoff is sufficient time to safely stop. - [NTSB CHI95IA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95IA286.md): British Aerospace BAE Jetstream 3201 · Champaign, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1995 · N425AM · Minor damage > fatigue cracking and subsequent catastrophic failure of the number two engine helical drive (bull) gear, which resulted in an overtemperature condition, bursting of the combustion plenum, and a subsequent in-flight fire. - [NTSB CHI95LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA281.md): Cessna 172 · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1995 · N6146E · Substantial damage > inadequate preflight planning and preparation by the pilot and an inadverent stall encountered by the pilot. - [NTSB CHI95LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA280.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Champaign, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1995 · N381AV · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff. - [NTSB CHI95LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA273.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Wheeling, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1995 · N43847 · Substantial damage > the pilot's abrupt raising of the flaps during the attempted go-around and the resulting stall. - [NTSB CHI95LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA270.md): Bell 47 · Arlington Hts, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1995 · N4032G · Substantial damage > plot misjudged the flare. The factors included the pilot getting too close to the lead helicopter, allowing his airspeed to get too slow, and encountering settling with power. - [NTSB CHI95LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA264.md): Cessna 150L · Murphysboro, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1995 · N11346 · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat which led to a loss of power due to carburetor ice, and his failure to maintain airspeed during the forced landing. The carburetor icing conditions were a factor. - [NTSB CHI95LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA256.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Naperville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1995 · N5068K · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack or recent experience in tailwheel equipped aircraft and failure to abort the takeoff early enough to prevent the accident. - [NTSB CHI95LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA218.md): Beech C24R · Freeport, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1995 · N67100 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the aborted takeoff. - [NTSB CHI95IA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95IA215.md): ATR 72-212 · Chicago, IL · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1995 · N440AM · Minor damage > the flight attendant's failure to follow procedures which resulted in her inadvertently opening the main cabin door in flight. Factors associated with the incident were: the flight attendant's fatigue due to lack of sleep and a long duty day, interference… - [NTSB CHI95FA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA212.md): Taylorcraft BC-65 · Plato Center, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1995 · N1027K · Substantial damage > the pilot not maintaining an adequate fuel supply, and not maintaining airspeed. - [NTSB CHI95LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA210.md): Beech 76 · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1995 · N60078 · Substantial damage > the dual student's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, and the CFI's inadequate supervision of the flight. A factor associated with the accident was the gusty crosswind condition. - [NTSB CHI95LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA203.md): Luscombe 8A · Hampshire, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1995 · N2086K · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to attain liftoff speed. A factor in the accident was the ditch. - [NTSB CHI95FA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA200.md): Cocchi Lancair 320 · Marengo, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1995 · N3118J · Destroyed > pilot incapacitation due to cardiac arrhythmia (heart attack). - [NTSB CHI95FA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA191.md): Champion 8KCAB · Frankfort, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1995 · N109AC · Destroyed > the pilot-in-command's overconfidence in his personal ability in attempting to teach aerobatics, his lack of experience as a flight instructor, and allowing the airplane to get into a position where its never exceed speed and design stress limits were… - [NTSB CHI95LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA188.md): Boeing 767-222 · Champagne, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1995 · N606UA · No damage > an in-flight encounter with turbulence. - [NTSB CHI95LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA192.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Peru, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1995 · N21873 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing. A factor in the accident was the runway light. - [NTSB CHI95LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA185.md): Christen Industries S-2B · Elgin, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1995 · N260RG · Destroyed > the pilot's incapacitation due to alcohol and drugs which led to a loss of consciousness. - [NTSB CHI95FA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA182.md): Grumman G-21E · West Chicago, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1995 · N121H · Destroyed > The pilot allowed excessive nose-up rotation of the airplane during lift-off, and failed to obtain and/or maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's… - [NTSB CHI95LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA179.md): Cessna T210M · Downers Grove, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1995 · N112YM · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and his subsequent failure to execute a go-around. - [NTSB CHI95LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA177.md): Cessna R172E · Plato Center, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1995 · N5173 · Substantial damage > the pilot's excessive pull-up during a downwind banner pick-up resulting in a stall. A factor related to the accident was the tailwind. - [NTSB CHI95LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA186.md): Beech A35 · Jacksonville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1995 · N8640A · Substantial damage > improper maintenance and inspection of the airplane's ruddervators. - [NTSB CHI95FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA161.md): Beech A35 · Downers Grove, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 30, 1995 · N8480A · Destroyed > fuel contamination (water), and the pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight. A factor was trees. - [NTSB NYC95FA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95FA105.md): Beech BE60 · Olney, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 9, 1995 · N81TS · Destroyed > The pilot's improper IFR procedures by descending below the minimum descent altitude and not executing the published missed approach procedures. A factor in thE accident was the low overcast and fog conditions. - [NTSB CHI95LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA140.md): Cessna 152 · West Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1995 · N47331 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the crosswind. - [NTSB CHI95IA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95IA142.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC10-10 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 1, 1995 · N1811U · Minor damage > failure of the safety wire and/or safety wire lug arm on one of the stage one to two disk flange bolts due to an inadequate safetying method. - [NTSB CHI95LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA134.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Rock Falls, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1995 · N9418D · Substantial damage > the failure of the pilot to refuel prior to fuel exhaustion. A factor in the accident was the pilot's poor preflight planning/preparation. - [NTSB CHI95FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA123.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Schaumburg, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1995 · N8397Y · Destroyed > The pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol, his resultant improper planning/decision, and his attempt to perform an apparent aerobatic maneuver at an altitude that was insufficient to assure recovery. - [NTSB CHI95LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA127.md): Piper J3C · Poplar Grove, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1995 · N6673H · Substantial damage > The student pilot's excessive throttle control and the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student. A factor in the accident was the gusty wind conditions. - [NTSB CHI95IA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95IA119.md): Boeing 737-222 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1995 · N9090U · Minor damage > the inadequacy or deterioration of lubricating grease in the wheel bearing, which led to the total bearing failure and subsequent loss of the wheel. Factors were the insufficiently defined procedures for repacking the bearing, along with an insufficient… - [NTSB CHI95IA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95IA116.md): de Havilland DHC-8-102 · Moline, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1995 · N828MA · No damage > the defective weld and the subsequent in flight failure of the welded plug located in the piston of the roll spoiler actuator. The manufacturer's inadequate design is a related factor. - [NTSB CHI95LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA131.md): Piper PA-22-20-108 · Kankakee, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1995 · N4917Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. - [NTSB CHI95LA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA343.md): Beech C23 · Waukegan, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1995 · N23990 · Destroyed > The pilot's VFR flight into instrument meteorolical conditions. - [NTSB CHI95LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA096.md): Cessna T210N · Rockford, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1995 · N6622N · Substantial damage > A disconnect of the alternator belt, and failure of the pilot to attain a down and locked condition of the gear with the emergency extension system. - [NTSB CHI95LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA097.md): Piper PA-32RT · Joliet, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 1995 · N1978J · Substantial damage > the failure of the number four cylinder due to a loose cylinder hold down stud. A factor in the accident was the embankment. - [NTSB CHI95IA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95IA095.md): Boeing 747-136 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 1995 · GAWNM · No damage > the North Local Controller's failure to issue a clearance which would ensure separation between the two airplanes and the North Local Control Monitor's failure to adequately back up the controller. Factors were the complexity of the airport operations and… ## 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") = 1995 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=1995 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.