# NTSB investigations, 2005, 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 CHI06CA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA053.md): Cessna 172R · Morris, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 23, 2005 · N723PG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight decision to land with a quartering tailwind and not maintaining directional control. Factors were the quartering tailwind and the snowdrift.
- [NTSB CHI06CA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA059.md): Cessna 150F · Poplar Grove, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 20, 2005 · N8723S · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate recovery from the bounced landing, and not maintaining airplane control during the landing.
- [NTSB DCA06MA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA06MA009.md): Boeing 737-700 · Chicago, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Dec 9, 2005 · N471WN · Substantial damage
  > The pilots' failure to use available reverse thrust in a timely manner to safely slow or stop the airplane after landing, which resulted in a runway overrun. This failure occurred because the pilots' first experience and lack of familiarity with the…
- [NTSB CHI06CA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA054.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Rockford, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 8, 2005 · N2196B · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the commercial pilot (dual student) to maintain a proper descent rate and a safe airspeed during the simulated forced landing. Additional causes were the failure of the flight instructor and the dual student to initiate a go-around in sufficient…
- [NTSB CHI06LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA038.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-10 · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2005 · N359FE · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the flight crew to see and avoid the crew stairs and the failure of unknown persons to properly secure the stairs after use. Factors associated with the accident were the dark light conditions and the gusty winds.
- [NTSB CHI06FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA030.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Bloomington, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2005 · N4319P · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft control not possible by the pilot during a visual approach to the runway due to the physical impairment of the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI06CA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA025.md): Piper PA22-150 · Canton, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 2, 2005 · N9664D · Destroyed
  > The fire for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI06CA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA014.md): Cessna 210C · Kankakee, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2005 · N3610Y · Substantial damage
  > A hydraulic line leak causing a loss of hydraulic fluid and subsequent failure of the hydraulic system. An additional cause was the inoperative landing gear extension system, both normal and emergency, due to a complete loss of the hydraulic system.
- [NTSB CHI06CA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA013.md): Cessna 152 · Peoria, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 16, 2005 · N152SG · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a go-around which resulted in the airplane stalling.
- [NTSB CHI05CA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA259.md): Dixon RV-4 · Grafton, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 9, 2005 · N9120Q · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to contamination of the fuel system, gascolator and carburetor inlet screen. A factor to the accident was the soybean crop.
- [NTSB CHI05CA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA256.md): Boeing A75N1 · Ellisville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 7, 2005 · N52551 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the failure of the number four connecting rod. A factor to the accident was the soybean crop.
- [NTSB CHI05CA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA253.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Rockton, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2005 · N61LA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive descent rate on approach for landing and the settling with power condition subsequently encountered. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to reduce the descent rate prior to entering the settling with power condition and his…
- [NTSB CHI05LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA243.md): Allensworth Baby Belle · El Dara, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2005 · N9094P · Destroyed
  > The manufacturer failed to specify a relief radius on the tail rotor spindle drawings, which resulted in the spindle being manufactured with an inadequate relief radius at the point of fatigue failure.
- [NTSB CHI05CA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA248.md): Piper PA-28-180 · McConnell, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 28, 2005 · N5211L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight/planning which resulted in the attempted takeoff on the soft airstrip. Factors associated with the accident were the soft terrain, the corn crop, and the inadequate airspeed achieved during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB CHI05LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA238.md): Boeing 757-33N · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2005 · N557TZ · Substantial damage
  > The flightcrew's failure to maintain clearance from a fence while taxiing.
- [NTSB CHI05CA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA222.md): Cessna 150L · Hillsboro, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 11, 2005 · N6601G · Substantial damage
  > The improper preflight planning/preparation by the pilot and fuel exhaustion during cruise flight.
- [NTSB CHI05LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA220.md): Grumman G-164A · New Boston, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2005 · N9041M · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to a cylinder failure and the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI05CA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA172.md): Waco CTO · Shelbyville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 7, 2005 · N7446 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise due to carburetor ice. A factor was conditions conducive to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CHI05FA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05FA212.md): Cessna 421C · Wheeling, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2005 · N421KC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper in-flight decision to execute a go-around without raising the landing gear and raising the flaps to the full UP position, resulting in low airspeed and the airplane stalling. Contributing factors to the accident included the pilot's…
- [NTSB CHI05GA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05GA198.md): Bell 206L-3 · Justice, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 26, 2005 · N741LL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper in-flight decision while maneuvering which resulted in a tailwind during low airspeed helicopter flight and subsequent loss of tail rotor effectiveness. The struck sign and fence were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB CHI05CA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA185.md): Aero Commander S2R · Walnut, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 14, 2005 · N8962Q · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision. A contributing factor was the corn field.
- [NTSB CHI05LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA179.md): Boeing 737-7H4 · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2005 · N494WN · Substantial damage
  > The pushback tow driver not maintaining visual lookout for the wing walker's visual signal, and the driver not maintaining clearance from the vehicle during the pushback for taxi. Factors to the accident were the standing vehicle behind the airplane, the…
- [NTSB CHI05CA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA169.md): Kelley Volmer Amphibian B · Nauvoo, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 2, 2005 · N47111 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain appropriate airspeed during landing, which resulted in a stall/mush condition and hard landing.
- [NTSB CHI05LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA173.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Crete, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2005 · N997SA · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the drive belt, during cruise, leading to the puncturing of the oil cooler and subsequent fire. An additional cause was the pilot's restricted lookout during the emergency landing resulting in the hard landing.
- [NTSB CHI05CA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA157.md): Cessna 195 · Peru, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 28, 2005 · N355ST · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining directional control during the landing and the ground loop he encountered.
- [NTSB CHI05CA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA151.md): Kirby Christen Eagle · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2005 · N92RK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance, which resulted in the airplane drifting during the landing flare and impacting the taxiway light.
- [NTSB CHI05LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA136.md): Cessna 182TR · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2005 · N4978T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to verify that the landing gear were fully extended and failed to perform the emergency landing gear extention procedures. Factors to the accident included the low hydraulic fluid level, and the weak battery that resulted in a partial…
- [NTSB DCA05MA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA05MA071.md): Bombardier CL-600-2B19 · Chicago O'Hare, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Major investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2005 · N417AW · Minor damage
  > The opening of the service door when the airplane was pressurized. Contributing to the accident was the captain's failure to ensure that one of the airplane doors was open while a ground-cooling cart was connected, which resulted in pressurizing the airplane…
- [NTSB CHI05CA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA134.md): Temco GC-1B · Morris, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2005 · N3875K · Substantial damage
  > Malfunction of the pilot seat positioning mechanism for undetermined reasons resulting in a loss of aircraft control. The runway light struck when the airplane departed the pavement was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI05LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA125.md): Hurley Searey · South Beloit, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2005 · N60667 · Destroyed
  > In-flight collision with the ground for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI05CA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA126.md): Young Zodiac 601XL · Mattoon, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 22, 2005 · N601AY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing flare resulting in an in-flight collision with the runway pavement.
- [NTSB CHI05LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA122.md): Cessna R182 · Vandalia, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2005 · N7361Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI05LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA110.md): Cessna 150L · Buffalo Grove, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 2005 · N11239 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion during approach, inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the certified flight instruction (CFI), and the unsuitable terrain encountered by the CFI during the forced landing. An additional cause was the…

## 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") = 2005
  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=2005

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