NTSB investigations, IL
180,611 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,590 accidents, the rest incidents and other occurrences. Each has NTSB’s narrative and, once the investigation is done, its probable cause; since 2008, its findings and sequence of events.
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duckdb -csv -c "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 c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'IL' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA' ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"
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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 c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'IL' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
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NTSB CHI91LA286Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Frankfort, ILThe pilot in command's failure to maintain directional control. A contributing factor was a crosswind.NTSB CHI91DEV04Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPitts Special S-1 · Lincoln, ILLoss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI91LA281Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Newark, ILThe pilot's poor inflight planning/decision making. A related factor was: the wet, slippery condition of the grass runway.NTSB CHI91DEV03Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportHocker Dragonfly · Metropolis, ILPilot's failure to maintain airspeed above stall.NTSB CHI91LA272Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Freeburg, ILImproper use of the mixture control by the pic/cfi. A factor related to the accident was inadequate friction on the mixture control lever.NTSB CHI91FA264Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Jerseyville, ILFailure of the pilot to follow proper procedures during a go-around maneuver, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's improper use of the flaps, his improper use…NTSB CHI91LA261Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-R300 · Lake In Hills, ILThe pilot's failure to perform an adequate preflight by assuring the gear lever was in the down and locked position.NTSB CHI91LA230Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Metropolis, ILMiscellaneous equipment not removed (foam rubber) and inadequate preflight by the pilot.NTSB CHI91LA248Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Joliet, ILA proper climb rate was not attained which resulted in a mush/stall by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were performance data mis-judged due to lack of familiarity with the aircraft, and over confidence in aircraft's ability.NTSB CHI91LA249Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Wheeling, ILInadequate compensation for wind conditions and directional control was not maintained by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were a gusty crosswind landing environment and a ditch.NTSB CHI91LA233Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Lansing, ILThe pilot's inadvertent stall/spin during low altitude maneuvers. Related factors are ground personnel's inadequate traffic advisory, and the pilot's abrupt pull up.NTSB CHI91LA222Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · West Chicago, ILDirectional control was not maintained by the cfi/pic. Factors related to the accident were a gusty cross wind and an airport facility, VASI light.NTSB CHI91DEV02Accident · No injuriesFinal reportO'Connell Stits SA-3B · Casey, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper rate of climb after takeoff. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in model.NTSB CHI91MA220Accident · No injuriesMajor investigationFinal reportAerospace ATR-42-300 · Peoria, ILInadequate aircraft equipment component (failed bolt), and insufficient inspection standards pertaining to the failed bolt. A factor related to the accident is inaccurate maintenance record keeping relating to oil consumption.NTSB CHI91LA219Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 2-32 · Plainfield, ILPilot's failure to attain proper alignment with the runway. A factor related to the accident was the high vegetation/crop in which the landing was made.NTSB CHI91FA216Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Seneca, ILProper glidepath not maintained, and inadequate altitude and visual lookout by the pilot in command.NTSB CHI91FA212Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCentrair Pegasus 101B · Hinckley, ILThe failure of both pilots to maintain adequate visual lookout and ensure adequate separation during traffic pattern operations. A related factor is the non-standard uncontrolled airport procedures used by N126CC.NTSB CHI91FA211Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Quincy, ILThe failure by the pilot of the other airplane to maintain clearance. Factors in the accident were the pilot's attempt to fly formation, his inadequate group briefing, and the lack of experience on the part of the pilot of the other airplane.NTSB CHI91LA205Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12D · Savoy, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain tail rotor clearance from the ground. A related factor is the pilot's lack of total experience in helicopters.NTSB CHI91LA201Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-201R · Wheeling, ILThe pilot in command's inadequate pre-flight inspection. Factors contributing to this accident were the landing gear lever not being engaged, the use of an inadequate procedure by the pilot-in-command, and the inadvertent gear retraction during takeoff roll.NTSB CHI91LA194Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A75N1 · Mundelein, ILThe pilot in command's not maintaining visual contact with the previously identified airplane.NTSB CHI91LA188Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-34 · Highland, ILThe pilot misjudged his touchdown point.NTSB CHI91LA185Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRyan Navion A · Kankakee, ILThe pilot's poor in flight planning/decision making and misjudged fuel supply. A related factor is the inadequate emergency procedure.NTSB CHI91DEE06Accident · No injuriesFinal reportRobinson R22B · Mineral, ILFailure of the pilot to maintain clearance from the power line.NTSB CHI91DEE05Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCharles Raucci, JR. Firebolt · Schaumburg, ILThe pilot not following the specification for installation of the fuel tank vent.NTSB CHI91DEV01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna A188B · Bluffs, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control.NTSB CHI91LA166Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Chicago, ILThe pilot in command (student)'s improper judgement of the proper touchdown point. A factor contributing was the pilot in command's delaying an aborted landing.NTSB CHI91LA172Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Greenville, ILThe pilot in command's misjudgment of the proper touchdown point. An associated factor is the pilot-in-command not performing remedial action.NTSB CHI91LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F28 · Hampshire, ILAircraft control was not maintained when the aircraft encountered an uncotrolled descent by the pilot. Remedial action by the pilot was inadequate. A factor related to the acident was lack of total experience in type of aircraft by the pilot.NTSB CHI91FA152Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportShort Brothers SD3-60 · Chicago, ILThe failure of the nose wheel steering hydraulic line during after landing ground operations. A related factor is the manufacturer's inadequate inspection and/or replacement standards.NTSB CHI91IA144Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-223 · Chicago, ILThe failure of the ground crew to properly align the airplane in the gate alley during the push back from the gate.NTSB CHI91FA135Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Wadsworth, ILThe pilot in command's failure to select the proper fuel tank and not performing emergency procedures when the engine ceased to run. A factor related to this accident was power transmissions wires located on the pilot's approach path to landing.NTSB CHI91LA136Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Grayslake, ILThe instructor's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors were the wind gusts and the instructor's failure to maintain airspeed.NTSB CHI91DEE04Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBeech 35-A33 · Vernon Hills, ILWater contamination of the fuel, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.NTSB CHI91LA121Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Schaumburg, ILThe mechanic's not understanding the identifying marks on the replacement part. A factor in the accident was that the mechanic was provided with an improper part.NTSB CHI91IA120Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · West Chicago, ILFailure of the splined shaft on the right main landing gear pivot assembly. A factor related to the incident was inadequate design of the landing gear pivot assembly.NTSB CHI91DEE03Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportAir Command Gyrocopter · Lansing, ILThe pilot's delayed pullup. A factor in the accident was the pilot's exessive rate of descent during the spiral maneuver.NTSB CHI91LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportShort Brothers SD3-60 · Chicago, ILAn excessive landing flare by the copilot. Factors associated with the accident are the inoperative wing flaps and the captain's inadequate supervison.NTSB CHI91LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Wonder Lake, ILFailure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff. Her lack of flying expereince was a related factor.NTSB CHI91LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Newark, ILThe pilot in command's poor preflight planning and improper weather evaluation.NTSB CHI91LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Lansing, ILInadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control. A factor related to the accident is the snow covered runway.NTSB CHI91IA073Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBritish Aerospace 146-200 · Chicago, ILCompany procedures and directives not being followed by ground personnel. A factor associated with the accident is complacency by company/operator management.NTSB CHI91LA070Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Marshall, ILFlight into known adverse weather by the pilot(s) and subsequent icing of the Piper PA-32'S air induction system. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions and a perceived sense of urgency to make the flight.NTSB CHI91FA059Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Freeport, ILThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed. Factors contributing were the pilot-in-command's misuse of flaps and his lack of total experience in this type of operation.NTSB CHI91LA055Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Jerseyville, ILLoss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the icy runway conditions.NTSB CHI91LA046Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Mundelein, ILLanding gear tire failure and directional control not maintained by the pic/cfi.NTSB CHI91DEE02Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportMaule M-4-220C · Romeoville, ILThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection resulting in power loss from fuel contamination. A factor in the accident was the owner's failure to accomplish airworthiness directive 84-9-7 which provided direct, convenient access to sample and purge the main…NTSB CHI91LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182RG · Lansing, ILExcessive lowering of flaps resulted in aircraft control not being maintained by the pilot..inadequate airspeed resulted in a stall/mush and subsequent collision with the terrain. Factors related to the accident were: a gusty crosswind and a delayed go-around…NTSB CHI91LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Joliet, ILInadequate visual lookout by the pilots of both aircraft, which resulted in their failure to see-and-avoid each other's aircraft.NTSB CHI91LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Niota, ILFuel consumption calculations misjudged by the PIC. Contributing factors were a tailwind landing and no suitable terrain.