# NTSB investigations, 2006, 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 CHI07LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA056.md): Piper PA-24-260B · Belleville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 2006 · N9284P · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the torque link bolt which resulted in the right main landing gear strut scissors separating and becoming jammed in the wheel well. Contributing to the accident was the seized torque link bolt due to surface corrosion.
- [NTSB CHI07LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA038.md): Beech B36TC · Peoria, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2006 · N30799 · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to a fatigue fracture of the exhaust valve as a result of maintenance not performed by the aircraft owner, and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI07CA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA075.md): Bombardier BD-100-1A10 · Waukegan, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 11, 2006 · N523FX · Substantial damage
  > The bird strike during initial climb after takeoff from the departure airport.
- [NTSB CHI07LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA034.md): Cessna 172R · Lake in the Hil, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2006 · N913MA · Substantial damage
  > The directional control not maintained/obtained by the pilot, and the lack of recent experience by the pilot. The snow bank was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI07CA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA028.md): Cessna 421C · Moline, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 26, 2006 · N471BW · Substantial damage
  > The incorrect installation of the torque link scissor assembly by maintenance personnel, which resulted in the collapse of the right main landing gear during landing.
- [NTSB CHI07FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07FA026.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Wellington, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2006 · N8990W · Destroyed
  > Spatial disorientation experienced by the pilot while attempting to visually locate traffic during cruise flight, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. Contributing factors were the inadvertent overload failure of the wing spar and stabilator, and the…
- [NTSB CHI07FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07FA020.md): Airbus A-320-200 · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 2006 · N428UA · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The pilot-in-command of the other airplane failed to maintain clearance with the parked airplane during taxi for takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI07LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA018.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Chester, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2006 · N460TM · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the turbocharger shroud which resulted in oil starvation to the engine. A factor was the muddy field.
- [NTSB CHI07FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07FA009.md): Beech 95-B55 · Lawrenceville, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2006 · N1832N · Substantial damage
  > The improper judgment by the pilot to conduct a flight to, and execute an approach to, an airport with weather conditions that were below the required minimums. Also causal was the pilot's continued descent below the approach minimum descent altitude.…
- [NTSB CHI07IA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07IA017.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Sherman, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2006 · N6090P · No damage
  > The loose connecting rod bolt due to a loss of torque and subsequent failure of the connecting rod during cruise flight.
- [NTSB CHI06LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA263.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Prospect Height, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2006 · N560DH · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to the flight crews failure to use carburetor heat and the flight instructor's inadequate planning/decision. A factor was the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI06CA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA252.md): Let Blanik L-13 · Hampshire, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 2, 2006 · N12YA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate approach for landing and his failure to attain a proper descent rate.
- [NTSB CHI06FA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA224.md): American Legend AL11C · Chicago, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2006 · N848LC · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both pilots to assure that the fuel cap was securely in place prior to takeoff which resulted in fuel siphoning and untimately fuel exhaustion. An additional cause was the decision to fly over the lake outside of gliding distance to shore along…
- [NTSB CHI06LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA220.md): Beech 95-B55 · Harmon, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2006 · N127W · Substantial damage
  > The exhaustion of the fuel supply due to the pilot's failure to ensure an adequate suppy of fuel for the flight.
- [NTSB OPS06IA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS06IA008.md): Boeing 737-322 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2006 · N315UA · 2 aircraft · No damage
  > The failure of the ORD tower south local controller to monitor Atlas Air flight 6972 on arrival to runway 14R and subsequently clearing United Airlines flight 1015 for takeoff on intersecting runway 27L causing a loss of separation between the two aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI06CA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA214.md): Robinson R-44 · Wadsworth, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2006 · N454WT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertently pulled back on the cyclic when birds flew into the windscreen. A factor associated with the accident were the birds.
- [NTSB CHI06CA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA227.md): Cessna 172M · Cahokia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 12, 2006 · N1725V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare. A factor was the night light conditions.
- [NTSB CHI06LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA178.md): Moon Rans S-14 · Berlin, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2006 · N43293 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI06CA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA185.md): Cessna 172K · Sullivan, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 7, 2006 · N7349G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged flare and his improper recovery from the bounced landing which led to a loss of directional control and subsequent collision with crops and the ground.
- [NTSB CHI06CA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA177.md): Cessna T210G · Pontiac, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 6, 2006 · N6900R · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper in-flight planning which led to fuel exhaustion and his failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during the landing approach which resulted in an inadvertent stall. The road embankment was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI06GA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06GA174.md): Bell UH-1H · Chicago, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 30, 2006 · N681FD · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight separation of a tail rotor driveshaft hanger bearing due to inadequate maintenance performed by maintenance personnel. Contributing to the accident was the inability to maintain directional control due to the lack of tail rotor thrust.
- [NTSB CHI06CA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA167.md): Cessna 170A · Atwood, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 24, 2006 · N9204A · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during approach due to carburetor ice and the uneven terrain encountered during the forced landing which caused the airplane to nose over. Weather conducive to carburetor icing was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI06FA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA158.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-9-83 · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2006 · N961TW · Substantial damage
  > The jammed nose landing gear due to a failure of the nose landing gear spray deflector for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI06LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA157.md): Good RV-6A · Peru, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2006 · N86CG · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot of the second airplane in the formation to maintain clearance with the lead airplane during the overhead recovery maneuver prior to landing.
- [NTSB CHI06LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA278.md): Piper PA-18A-150 · Lawrenceville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2006 · N9779D · Substantial damage
  > The visual separation from the glider attempted by the tow pilot and traffic advisories from the glider not received by the tow pilot. The airport sign/marker was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI06CA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA136.md): Miller Rutan Long-Ez · Morris, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 23, 2006 · N944SJ · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power during the final approach to landing for undetermined reasons, and the unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot. The tall grass was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI06CA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA129.md): Piper PA-30 · Dongola, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 11, 2006 · N8585Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's intentional maneuver to avoid obstructions at the end of the runway which resulted in the airplane impacting a ditch. The wet grass runway and the ditch were factors.
- [NTSB CHI06CA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA134.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Grayslake, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 7, 2006 · N2378U · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the parked vehicle during taxi and the flight instructor's inadequate operational oversight. A factor to the accident was the parked vehicle.
- [NTSB CHI06CA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA126.md): Helmetag Glassair III · Aurora, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 7, 2006 · N26H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. A contributing factor was the airport sign impacted during the runway excursion.
- [NTSB CHI06CA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA103.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Grayslake, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 2, 2006 · N8290X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to compensate adequately for the crosswind condition and failed to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing factors included the crosswind, the narrow runway, soft ground, and the ditch.
- [NTSB OPS06IA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS06IA007.md): Boeing 737-300 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 2006 · N309UA · 2 aircraft · No damage
  > The probable cause of this incident was the ORD tower local controller's failure to provide sufficient separation between two aircraft departing intersecting runways. Contributing to the incident was the ORD local monitor's failure to monitor the situating…
- [NTSB OPS06IA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS06IA006.md): Airbus Industrie 319 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2006 · D-APAC · 2 aircraft · No damage
  > The probable cause of the incident was the local controller's failure to ensure proper separation between Lufthansa flight 437 and Chautauqua (CHQ) flight 7826. Contributing was the failure of the local monitor to monitor the situation and advise the local…
- [NTSB CHI06LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA088.md): Irwin Sonex 2180 · Rockford, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2006 · N514KP · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the restricted movement of the throttle cable during cruise flight. A factor in the accident was the trees contacted during the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI06LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA081.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Schaumburg, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 2006 · N4328D · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during takeoff-initial climb.
- [NTSB CHI06FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA076.md): Cessna 421B · Wheeling, IL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 2006 · N920MC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the landing approach which led to an inadvertent stall and subsequent uncontrolled descent and impact with the ground.

## 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") = 2006
  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=2006

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