# NTSB investigations, 2000, 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 CHI01IA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01IA055.md): Embraer EMB-135LR · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 2000 · N721HS · No damage > The jammed horizontal stabilizer trim that occurred during the airplane's initial climb after takeoff. Factors relating to the incident were the inadequate capability of the horizontal stabilizer trim actuator to move the stabilizer during all flight phases,… - [NTSB CHI01LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA048.md): Socata TBM 700 · Harrisburg, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 2000 · N45PM · Substantial damage > The pilot not attaining the proper glidepath on the instrument approach. The pilot's decision not to fly to an alternate airport and his decision to continue the approach in weather conditions below the published minimums were contributing factors. - [NTSB CHI01IA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01IA046.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-9-31 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2000 · N9342 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage > Failure of the captain to maintain clearance from the other airplane that was stopped. Factors relating to this accident were the snow-covered taxiways and the ground controller disregarding the captain's warning of the unsafe/hazardous situation of being… - [NTSB CHI01FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA043.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Danville, IL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 2000 · N4541J · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance during the instrument approach. Factors were the low ceilings, the pilot's failure to maintain proper alignment and glidepath during the approach, his lack of recent instrument experience, and his failure to… - [NTSB CHI01LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA037.md): Cessna T210N · Kankakee, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2000 · N9528Y · Substantial damage > The unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during the emergency landing. Factors to the accident were the loss of engine power due to the failure of the crankshaft, the pilot misjudging the descent glide path, and the presence of the highway embankment… - [NTSB CHI01LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA030.md): Aviat Pitts S-2B · Worth, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2000 · N169DM · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight of the airplane and his failure to verify the fuel supply on board, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors associated with the accident were the low altitude at which the power loss occurred and the lack of suitable… - [NTSB CHI01LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA023.md): Ercoupe 415-E · Minier, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2000 · N94176 · Substantial damage > the carburetor ice and after takeoff, the unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered during the forced landing. Factors were the carburetor icing conditions and the plowed field condition. - [NTSB CHI01LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA021.md): Beech A36 · Quincy, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2000 · N6682Z · Substantial damage > the evasive maneuver not possible by the pilot and the deer on the runway. A factor was the dark night. - [NTSB CHI01LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA019.md): Zenair CH2000 · Springfield, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2000 · N420ZA · Substantial damage > the loose carburetor heat control clamp bolt and carburetor heat not available to the pilot. Factors were the low altitude, the carburetor icing conditions, the fence and the security gate. - [NTSB CHI01IA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01IA016.md): Boeing B-727-61 · Wood Dale, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2000 · N530KF · Minor damage > Inadequate overhaul of the flap segment that allowed for corrosion and debonding that resulted in the flap segment departing the airplane during the approach. Factors relating to this incident were insufficient information provided to the overhaul facility by… - [NTSB CHI01LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA007.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Highland, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2000 · N2060T · Substantial damage > the designated examiner not maintaining clearance from the bank/dike. Factors were the designated examiner's delayed remedial action and the bank/dike. - [NTSB CHI01LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA005.md): Cessna T210N · Cahokia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2000 · N4673C · Substantial damage > aircraft control not being maintained by the inattentive pilot during the taxi. A factor to the accident was the soft terrain condition. - [NTSB CHI00LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA309.md): Cessna 172P · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2000 · N98629 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind that resulted in the failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind, the ditch, the student's lack of experience, and the poor… - [NTSB CHI00LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA299.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Morris, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2000 · N33036 · Substantial damage > The improper servicing of the left main landing gear tire which resulted in it having low air pressure and the pilot's inability to maintain directional control on landing. A factor associated with the accident was the ditch. - [NTSB CHI00LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA298.md): Morrison E-RACER · Sugar Grove, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2000 · N345JM · Substantial damage > the owner/builder's inadequate modification to the engine air intake system and the inadvertent engine shutdown. Factors included the low air pressure of the air intake system and the excessive fuel flow to the manifold. - [NTSB CHI00FA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA276.md): Beech E-55 · Grafton, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2000 · N9047V · Destroyed > The pilot not maintaining aircraft control and altitude/clearance from the river. Factors to the accident included the pilot not obtaining an air traffic control clearance prior to departure into instrument meteorological conditions, the pilot becoming… - [NTSB CHI00LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA287.md): Cessna 172R · New Lenox, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2000 · N364SA · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Factors to the accident were the pipe that was struck, the crosswind, and the pilot's runway selection. - [NTSB CHI00LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA275.md): Flurry Aventura II · Benton, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2000 · N106DF · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadvertent wheel down landing in water. - [NTSB CHI00LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA270.md): Raven AS-55A · Lincoln, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2000 · N1073R · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to maintain clearance with the power lines. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's attention was diverted and the power lines which the balloon contacted. - [NTSB CHI00LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA260.md): Cessna 150M · Chapin, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2000 · N304JF · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to refuel the aircraft prior to the flight and exhaustion of the fuel supply. A factor to the accident was the embankment. - [NTSB CHI00FA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA244.md): Boeing 727-264 · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2000 · N764AT · Substantial damage > the fractured tow bar and the inadequate weld of the tow bar by an unknown person. - [NTSB CHI00IA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00IA248.md): Aerospatiale ATR-42-2000 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2000 · N269AE · 2 aircraft · No damage > the improper takeoff clearance issued by the local controller. - [NTSB CHI00LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA250.md): Bell 206B · Marengo, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2000 · N7JR · Substantial damage > the simulated autorotation performed by the pilot at too low an altitude and airspeed. - [NTSB CHI00LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA236.md): Cessna 150M · Bloomington, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2000 · N6087K · Substantial damage > the pilot not maintaining directional control of the airplane. Factors were the crosswind weather condition, the airport sign, and the collapsed nose gear. - [NTSB CHI00LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA269.md): Boeing 737-322 · Chicago, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2000 · N313UA · No damage > the evasive maneuver performed by the pilot. A factor was the activation of the collision avoidance system. - [NTSB CHI00LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA223.md): Cessna 210N · Harrisburg, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2000 · N5525A · Substantial damage > The power loss for undetermined reasons and unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB CHI00IA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00IA221.md): Aerospatiale ATR 42-300 · Champaign, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2000 · N421TE · No damage > The failure of the aileron trim switch due to foreign material contamination. - [NTSB CHI00LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA203.md): Weatherly 201B · Streator, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2000 · N1261W · Substantial damage > the pilot's preflight planning was inadequate which resulted in taking off in the wrong direction on the runway. Factors associated with the accident were the tailwind condition and the crop that the airplane contacted. - [NTSB CHI00LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA201.md): Witlock CIRCA-NIEUPORT 12 · Peotone, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2000 · N317LS · Substantial damage > the carburetor icing conditions and the fact that the aircraft was not equipped with carburetor heat protection. A factor to the accident was the crops. - [NTSB CHI00FA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA186.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Capron, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2000 · N8739V · Substantial damage > The pilot attempting an aerobatic maneuver at a low altitude and the pilot not maintaining clearance from the terrain. A factor to the accident was the pilot disregarding the federal aviation regulations concerning the minimum altitudes required for aerobatic… - [NTSB CHI00FA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA184.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Quincy, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2000 · N1783P · Destroyed > The pilots failure to maintain control of the aircraft and his continued flight into adverse weather. Factors were the fog, and the crops. - [NTSB CHI00LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA176.md): Beech B200 · Joliet, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2000 · N780CA · Substantial damage > the failure of the pilot to obtain fuel and the inadequate preflight planning and preparation by the pilot. Factors to the accident were the fuel exhaustion and the ravine at the end of the runway. - [NTSB CHI00LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA169.md): Cessna 172N · Greenville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2000 · N4919G · Substantial damage > the student pilot failed to properly flare the airplane while landing. A factor associated with the accident was the student pilot's lack of total experience. - [NTSB CHI00LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA168.md): Cessna 172M · Decatur, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2000 · N6557H · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the T-hangar while taxiing. A Factor associated with the accident was the pilot's attention was diverted to an other airplane which was taxiing on the same taxi line in the opposite direction. - [NTSB CHI00LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA159.md): Cessna 150M · Bethalto, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2000 · N66081 · Destroyed > the improper in-flight decision of the pilot to fly past the Vandalia airport onto Saint Louis Regional and the fuel exhaustion. A factor was the ditch. - [NTSB CHI00LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA162.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Joliet, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2000 · N3232H · Substantial damage > the engine failure for undetermined reasons. Factors were the low altitude, remedial action not possible by the pilot, and the ditch. - [NTSB CHI00LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA126.md): Beech UC-45J · Urbana, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2000 · N3482 · Substantial damage > the pilot not maintaining directional control on the ground and the abrupt brake application during the landing roll. - [NTSB CHI00IA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00IA125.md): Boeing 777-223ER · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2000 · N779AN · No damage > the flightcrew not detecting the runway closure NOTAM and the Air Traffic Control personnel on the metering, ground, and local positions giving an improper clearance to taxi to a closed runway. Factors were the closed runway, ATIS information not issued by… - [NTSB CHI00LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA116.md): Beech 58 · Decatur, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2000 · N9429Q · Substantial damage > the failure of the pilot to extend the landing gear which resulted in the gear-up landing. A factor to the accident was the pilot's failure to complete the landing checklist. - [NTSB CHI00LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA112.md): North American T-28B · Kankakee, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2000 · N82AW · Destroyed > the misjudged glidepath by the pilot. Factors were the failure of the impeller seal resulting in a total loss of engine oil and subsequent engine failure, the plowed farm field, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB CHI00FA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA110.md): Hughes 369D · Lemont, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2000 · N5070J · Substantial damage > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the operation within the cross "hatched area" of the helicopter's height/velocity curve by the company. - [NTSB CHI00LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA101.md): Aerotek Pitts S-2A · Shelbyville, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2000 · N224V · Substantial damage > the proper touchdown point and proper alignment not attained by the pilot. Contributing factors were the unmarked golf cart, color, and lack of a radio. Additional factors were the runway maintenance performed by the driver of the golf cart and the NOTAM(s)… - [NTSB CHI00LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA093.md): Lockwood Eagle II · Marengo, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 2000 · N5576K · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. - [NTSB CHI00LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA085.md): Cessna 210 · Macomb, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 2000 · N9552T · Substantial damage > the inadequate maintenance inspection prior to the ferry flight by the pilot/mechanic rated passenger who endorsed the airplane as airworthy, the shift in the number two main bearing left half, and the fractured crankshaft. A factor was the rough/uneven… - [NTSB CHI00LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA076.md): Fokker F28 MK100 · Chicago, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 2000 · N1403M · Substantial damage > the driver of the refueling truck fell asleep which resulted in him not maintaining clearance with the parked aircraft. Factors associated with the accident were severe obstructive sleep apnea and significant hypersomnolence which resulted in chronic fatigue. - [NTSB CHI00LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA067.md): Beech V35 · Schaumburg, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 2000 · N9582Q · Destroyed > inadequate aircraft preflight by the pilot and fuel consumption calculations not being preformed by the pilot. Factors to the accident were fuel exhaustion, the rocks/boulders, and the high vegetation. - [NTSB CHI00MA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00MA066.md): Moravan Z242L · Zion, IL · Accident · 3 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2000 · N5ZA · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > Clearance not maintained by the pilot of the other airplane. A factor relating to the accident was the airport control tower's local controller's failure to provide effective sequencing. ## 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") = 2000 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=2000 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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