# NTSB investigations, 1996, 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 CHI97LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA043.md): Cessna 170B · Savoy, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1996 · N2506C · Substantial damage > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors relating to this accident were the student pilot's failure to request another runway and the crosswind. - [NTSB CHI97IA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97IA033.md): Boeing 767-300ER-33A · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1996 · GOITG · No damage > the approach controller's failure to issue the frequency change to the flightcrew, and the pilot landing without clearance. A factor relating to this incident is the pilot's decision to land without clearance. - [NTSB DCA97MA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA97MA009.md): Beech 1900C · Quincy, IL · Accident · 14 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Nov 19, 1996 · N87GL · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > the failure of the pilots in the King Air A90 to effectively monitor the common traffic advisory frequency or to properly scan for traffic, resulting in their commencing a takeoff roll when the Beech 1900C (United Express flight 5925) was landing on an… - [NTSB CHI97LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA028.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Lansing, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1996 · N8308V · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper planning/decision, and his failure to go around, while there was still sufficient runway remaining. The unfavorable wind condition was a related factor. - [NTSB CHI97LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA026.md): Cessna 172P · Waukegan, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1996 · N55161 · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor was the pilot's misjudging the flare. - [NTSB CHI97FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FA025.md): Enstrom F28F · Gutherie, IL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1996 · N86214 · Destroyed > the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and not maintaining control of the helicopter during its rearward flight. A factor was the pilot's over-confidence in his personal ability. - [NTSB CHI97MA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97MA017.md): Gulfstream G-IV · Wheeling, IL · Accident · 4 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1996 · N23AC · Destroyed > failure of the pilot-in-command (PIC) to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll in a gusty crosswind, his failure to abort the takeoff, and failure of the copilot to adequately monitor and/or take sufficient remedial action to… - [NTSB CHI96LA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA350.md): Cessna 172D · Germantown Hill, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1996 · N904SW · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate fuel supply and his misjudging distance and altitude. The trees were a factor. - [NTSB CHI96LA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA352.md): Cessna 172RG · Aurora, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1996 · N966LA · Substantial damage > undetermined. - [NTSB CHI96LA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA340.md): Cessna 150 · Wonder Lake, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1996 · N1381Q · Substantial damage > a blocked exhaust pipe as a result of an inadequate weld repair to the muffler. - [NTSB CHI96LA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA339.md): Piper PA-25 · Highland, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1996 · N7753Z · 2 aircraft · Minor damage > failure of the Piper PA-25 tow pilot to see-and-avoid the Blanik L-23 glider. A factor relating to the accident was: neither aircraft was equipped with a communication radio. - [NTSB CHI96LA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA328.md): Cessna 182P · Cahokia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1996 · N6590M · Substantial damage > the pilot misjudged his planned approach during the precautionary landing and the failed to obtain a proper touchdown point. Factors relating to the accident were: the loose oil filler cap, the uneven terrain on which the landing was made, the runway lights… - [NTSB CHI96LA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA326.md): Cessna 172 · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1996 · N65785 · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's lack of experience (or lack of training) in recovery from bounced landings. - [NTSB CHI96LA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA333.md): Piper PA-32 · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1996 · N2087A · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's improper flare during the forced landing. - [NTSB CHI96FA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA323.md): Globe GC-1B · Hampshire, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1996 · N570SR · Minor damage > improper use of the mini-bike by the driver. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, the unlighted mini-bike, and insufficient standards required by the residents of the airstrip concerning use of the taxiways at night. - [NTSB CHI96LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA312.md): Piper J3C-65 · Urbana, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1996 · N23176 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed. A factor was the diverted attention of the pilot. - [NTSB CHI96LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA311.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Cambridge, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1996 · N3607H · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing. A factor associated with the accident was the downdraft reported by the pilot. - [NTSB CHI96LA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA310.md): Grumman G-164A · Galesburg, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1996 · N904X · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from trees that protruded into the field that he was spraying. - [NTSB CHI96FA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA309.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Crystal Lake, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1996 · N823PJ · Destroyed > the pilot's inadequate fuel management and which resulted in fuel system exhaustion. The factors involved were the pilot's failure to refuel, inadequate preflight planning/preparation and the dark night conditions encountered. - [NTSB CHI96FA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA301.md): Bellanca 7GCAA · Hinckley, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1996 · N5026Q · Destroyed > the instructor pilot exceeded the design stress limits of the aircraft which resulted in the overload failure of the wing. A factor was that the weight and balance of the aircraft was exceeded by the instructor pilot. - [NTSB CHI96LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA302.md): Cessna 172 · Greenwood, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1996 · N6218F · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to obtain a proper touchdown point. - [NTSB CHI96LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA273.md): Beech 77 · South Elgin, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1996 · N18259 · Substantial damage > water contamination in the carburetor. - [NTSB CHI96FA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA264.md): Hoffman, Wolf, Flugzeugbau H-36 · Waukegan, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1996 · N86PS · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering to land, which resulted in an inadvertent stalled and collision with the terrain. A factor relating to the accident was: the loose engine cowling. - [NTSB CHI96LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA269.md): Vanwinkle Kitfox · Mt Vernon, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1996 · N8200Q · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane. - [NTSB CHI96LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA246.md): Elliot Steen Skybolt · Belleville, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1996 · N596E · Substantial damage > the inadequate weld on the landing gear by the builder/pilot. - [NTSB CHI96FA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA237.md): Piper PA-12 · Roselle, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1996 · N25JP · Destroyed > the pilot's improper decision to perform a go-around, while there was restricted rudder movement and the banner was still attached to the airplane, which resulted in a loss of airspeed and an inadvertent stall. Factors relating to the accident were: the… - [NTSB CHI96LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA233.md): Cessna 172 · Freeport, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1996 · N5542R · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudgment of altitude and distance on final approach, and his failure to attain the proper touchdown point for landing. - [NTSB CHI96LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA214.md): Schweizer 2-33 · Union, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1996 · N12195 · Substantial damage > The pilots misjudgment of the altitude and distance to the runway. - [NTSB CHI96TA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96TA260.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33AK · Mattoon, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 19, 1996 · N65809 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the glider. Factors were the runway sign and the failure of the pilot to maintain a visual lookout. - [NTSB CHI96FA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA211.md): McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C · Bethalto, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1996 · N16518 · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to follow the preflight crew briefing and attain a proper altitude during an aerobatic maneuver. Factors in the accident were: the pilot's previous experience of flying similar airshow routines in a different airplane with substantially… - [NTSB CHI96IA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96IA200.md): Boeing 727-30C · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1996 · N906UP · No damage > low pressure in the fuel lines caused when the crossfeed valve was closed and the boost pumps to the effected fuel tank were turned off, a fuel pressure surge (spike) accompanied by a rapid drop in high pressure pump output and burner line pressures, when… - [NTSB CHI96LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA188.md): Gray Miniplane DSA-1-G · Astoria, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1996 · N611SU · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the terrain while performing an aerobatic maneuver. - [NTSB CHI96FA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA179.md): Dotson Seabird · Geneseo, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 30, 1996 · N92LL · Substantial damage > a loos of power due to a blocked fuel line and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed. - [NTSB CHI96TA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96TA160.md): Cessna 182 · Jacksonville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 17, 1996 · N661SP · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper compensation for the crosswind condition. A factor in the accident was the crosswind conditions which existed. - [NTSB CHI96LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA156.md): Cessna 172N · Crystal Lake, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1996 · N738CS · Substantial damage > the pilot not flying a proper glidepath for the displaced runway threshold. - [NTSB CHI96GA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96GA154.md): Beech 200 · Peoria, IL · Incident · No injuries · Final report · May 8, 1996 · N961LL · Minor damage > the pilot's intentional flight into known adverse weather conditions and the lightning strike. - [NTSB CHI96FA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA152.md): Cessna 340A · Waukegan, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 8, 1996 · N225BA · Substantial damage > the pilot's inability to maintain visual contact with the runway environment due to 'flash blindness' when he turned on the airplane's landing light, and his subsequent inability to regain control of the airplane after turning off the landing light due to his… - [NTSB CHI96IA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96IA145.md): Boeing 727-222A · Chicago, IL · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1996 · N7443U · No damage > a passenger disturbance that required the flight attendant to leave her seat. A factor in this accident was the encounter with turbulence as the flight attendant was performing her assigned duties. - [NTSB CHI96LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA142.md): Beech 35 · Naperville, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1996 · N680V · Substantial damage > the pilot allowed the airplane to become airborne prematurely, which resulted in a stall after liftoff. - [NTSB CHI96LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA140.md): Cessna 172 · Dekalb, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1996 · N6542J · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision, and his delay in taking remedial action to regain directional control of the airplane. Factors relating to the accident were: the student's improper flare for landing, improper recovery from a bounced landing,… - [NTSB CHI96LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA122.md): Cessna 210K · West Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1996 · N9470M · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel's failure to comply with an airworthiness directive on the landing gear which led to a retraction/extension assembly malfunction. - [NTSB CHI96LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA098.md): Cessna 152 · Jacksonville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1996 · N6325Q · Substantial damage > Failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. A factor relating to the accident was: the crosswind condition. - [NTSB CHI96LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA097.md): Cessna 172P · West Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1996 · N99341 · Substantial damage > the student pilot's misjudging the flare. A factor was the gusts. - [NTSB CHI96FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA094.md): Cessna 182 · Odell, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1996 · N3243Y · Destroyed > VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and subsequent loss of aircraft control, probably due to spatial disorientation of the pilot. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, reduced visibility due to the weather… - [NTSB CHI96LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA089.md): Cessna 210 · Shelbyville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1996 · N9614X · Substantial damage > the pilot's misjudged flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's improper use of procedure by wearing unapproved correcting lenses, and his resultant decreased depth perception. - [NTSB CHI96FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA083.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Carlyle, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 1996 · N800CE · Destroyed > spatial disorientation of the pilot, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in his exceeding the design stress limits of the airframe. A factor relating to the accident was: turbulence in clouds. ## 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") = 1996 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=1996 --- 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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