NTSB investigations, IL
180,582 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,566 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.
Cases per year
| 1962 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 1963 | 3 |
| 1964 | 182 |
| 1965 | 166 |
| 1966 | 229 |
| 1967 | 239 |
| 1968 | 199 |
| 1969 | 168 |
| 1970 | 175 |
| 1971 | 158 |
| 1972 | 144 |
| 1973 | 146 |
| 1974 | 143 |
| 1975 | 152 |
| 1976 | 129 |
| 1977 | 139 |
| 1978 | 171 |
| 1979 | 133 |
| 1980 | 121 |
| 1981 | 121 |
| 1982 | 97 |
| 1983 | 109 |
| 1984 | 94 |
| 1985 | 74 |
| 1986 | 70 |
| 1987 | 68 |
| 1988 | 79 |
| 1989 | 72 |
| 1990 | 62 |
| 1991 | 63 |
| 1992 | 64 |
| 1993 | 64 |
| 1994 | 62 |
| 1995 | 47 |
| 1996 | 46 |
| 1997 | 46 |
| 1998 | 37 |
| 1999 | 53 |
| 2000 | 47 |
| 2001 | 51 |
| 2002 | 43 |
| 2003 | 54 |
| 2004 | 31 |
| 2005 | 33 |
| 2006 | 35 |
| 2007 | 46 |
| 2008 | 50 |
| 2009 | 31 |
| 2010 | 42 |
| 2011 | 49 |
| 2012 | 30 |
| 2013 | 29 |
| 2014 | 31 |
| 2015 | 30 |
| 2016 | 32 |
| 2017 | 27 |
| 2018 | 27 |
| 2019 | 22 |
| 2020 | 27 |
| 2021 | 18 |
| 2022 | 30 |
| 2023 | 30 |
| 2024 | 16 |
| 2025 | 37 |
| 2026 | 15 |
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Query with SQL
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"
Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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
Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB CEN27LA025AccidentLimited investigationInvestigation openHowell Mark R RV-8 · Geneseo, ILNTSB CEN26LA330AccidentClass 3 · LimitedInvestigation openCessna 152 · Bolingbrook, ILNTSB CEN26LA299Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCessna 150M · Greenwood, ILNTSB CEN26LA283Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportVelocity Velocity · Palmyra, ILOn August 10, 2026, about 1248 central daylight time, an experimental Velocity 173 FG Elite II airplane, N6954K, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Palmyra, Illinois. The pilot and two passengers sustained no injuries. The…NTSB CEN26LA261Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openBeech 35-B33 · Alton, ILNTSB CEN26LA264Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openBell 206B · Saint Joseph, ILNTSB WPR26FA254Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportBeech 95-B55 (T42A) · Waterloo, ILOn July 9, 2026, at about 2248 central daylight time, a Beech 95-B55, N202DK, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Waterloo, Illinois. The pilot and pilot rated passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…NTSB CEN26LA229Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 152 · Carbondale, ILThe flight instructor’s delayed remedial action during the student pilot’s miscalculated landing flare which resulted in a hard landing and the nose landing gear collapsing.NTSB CEN26LA189Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20J · Morris, ILThe pilot’s inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN26LA186Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201 · West Chicago, ILThe pilot’s improper decision to attempt an intersection takeoff and delay to abort the takeoff which resulted in a subsequent runway excursion.NTSB CEN26FA141Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportPiper PA-28-140 · Rock Falls, ILOn March 20, 2026, about 1503 central daylight time, a Piper PA-28-140 airplane, N9913W, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Rock Falls, Illinois. The student pilot sustained fatal injuries. The airplane was being operated as a Title 14…NTSB CEN26FA132Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportCessna T210M · Deerfield, ILOn March 4, 2026, about 2145 central standard time, a Cessna T210M airplane, N19FB sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Deerfield, Illinois. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated under Title 14 Code of…NTSB CEN26LA131Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportQuad City Challenger · Van Burensburg, ILPropeller separation due to failure of the propeller attachment bolts.NTSB ERA26FA114Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportTailwind W-8 · Poplar Grove, ILOn February 14, 2026, about 1600 central standard time, an experimental, amateur-built Tailwind W-8 airplane, N9424H, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Poplar Grove, Illinois. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a…NTSB CEN26LA083Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Round Lake Park, ILThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a soft-field takeoff and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.NTSB CEN26LA074Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPitts S1S · Carbondale, ILA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting from an uncommanded change to the fuel servo mixture position due to the improperly installed mixture cable.NTSB CEN26LA081Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportEla ELA10 · Morris, ILThe pilot’s failure obtain the proper rotor rpm before applying power for the takeoff roll which resulted in a loss of control.NTSB CEN26LA080Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna 150 · Prospect Heights, ILOn December 21, 2025, about 1342 central standard time, a Cessna 150M, N3103V, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Prospect Heights, Illinois. The student pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…NTSB CEN26FA064Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportPiper PA-30 · West Chicago, ILOn December 17, 2025, about 1349 central standard time, a Piper PA-30 airplane, N8693Y, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near West Chicago, Illinois. The pilot and pilot-rated passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was…NTSB DCA26LA047Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportEmbraer S A ERJ 170-200 LR · Chicago, ILUnited Airlines flight crew’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from the parked Envoy Airlines airplane while taxiing in winter weather conditions.NTSB CEN26LA056Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 195 · Downers Grove, ILThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during an attempted go-around.NTSB CEN26FA049Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportPiper PA-28R-201 · Pittsfield, ILOn November 23, 2025, about 2137 central standard time (all referenced times are CST), a Piper PA-28R-201 airplane, N47700, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Pittsfield, Illinois. The pilot was fatally injured, and the 2…NTSB CEN26LA007Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna R172 · Mount Carroll, ILThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during a go around in gusty wind conditions.NTSB CEN25LA397Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDe Havilland DH82 · Harvard, ILThe pilot’s failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff which resulted in a collision with cornstalks. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s partially obscured vision due to sun glare.NTSB CEN25LA365Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportIsrael Aerospace Industriesltd Gulfstream G150 · Wheeling, ILOn September 3, 2025, at 1211 central daylight time, an Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. Gulfstream G150, N1927G, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident at Chicago Executive Airport (PWK), Wheeling, Illinois. The pilot and copilot were…NTSB CEN25LA353Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Pittsfield, ILThe collision with a deer during the aborted landing in night visual meteorological conditions.NTSB CEN25LA340Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBurkhart Grob Flugzeugbau G102 Club Astir Iiib · Highland, ILThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff which resulted in a collision with a parked vehicle.NTSB CEN25LA322Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Joliet, ILThe failure of the No. 2 cylinder exhaust valve, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN25LA313Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportAir Tractor AT-502 · Lawrenceville, ILOn August 10, 2025, about 1321 central daylight time, an Air Tractor AT-502, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Lawrenceville, Illinois. The pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…NTSB CEN25LA309Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportVans RV4 · Elgin, ILOn August 6, 2025, about 1925 central daylight time, a Vans RV4 airplane, N595BS, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Elgin, Illinois. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…NTSB CEN25LA311Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33A · Monee, ILThe student pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed and altitude resulting in a collision with the ground during the base to final turn.NTSB CEN25LA283Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Hartsburg, ILThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff with a tailwind from a wet turf airstrip.NTSB CEN25LA290Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna R182 · Lansing, ILThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing due to his distraction of other traffic and failure to follow his landing procedures.NTSB CEN25FA273Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportCessna T188C · Oregon, ILOn July 22, 2025, about 0930 central daylight time, a Cessna T188C, N2802J, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Oregon, Illinois. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations…NTSB CEN25LA266Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBell B206-B · Bloomington, ILThe pilot’s failure to avoid power lines during an aerial application flight.NTSB CEN25LA267Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-402B · Wyoming, ILThe pilot’s failure to attain a positive climb rate due to airplane’s improper takeoff configuration.NTSB CEN25LA238Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportFlight Design Ctsw · Joliet, ILThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the crosswind landing.NTSB CEN25FA224Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportVans RV-10 · Capron, ILOn June 28, 2025, about 0934 central daylight time, a Vans RV-10 airplane, N847CS, was substantially damaged during an accident near Capron, Illinois. The pilot and flight instructor were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…NTSB CEN25LA262Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR22T · Champaign/Urbana, ILThe ground vehicle operator’s failure to maintain clearance from the airplane.NTSB CEN25FA198Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportAeronca 7AC · Waterman, ILOn June 7, 2025, about 1459 central daylight time, an Aeronca 7AC airplane, N1846E, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Waterman, Illinois. The pilot was fatally injured, and the passenger was seriously injured. The airplane…NTSB CEN25LA206Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportXag P100 PRO · Pontiac, ILOn June 5, 2025, at 1155 central daylight time, a XAG P100 Pro, N231CU, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Pontiac, Illinois. The unmanned aerial system (UAS) was operated under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations as a Part…NTSB CEN25LA202Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-26C · Hampshire, ILThe pilot’s failure to maintain a proper altitude during the approach, which resulted in overshooting the landing area, a runway excursion, and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN25LA177Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRolladen-Schneider LS-6B · Hinckley, ILThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the glider during takeoff.NTSB CEN25LA163Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMesserschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm BK 117 · Hartford, ILThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the initial climb at night from a confined area landing zone, that resulted in an impact with a tree, a loss of control, and a subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB ERA25FA179Accident · 4 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportCessna 180 · Trilla, ILOn April 19, 2025, at 1016 central daylight time, a Cessna 180G, N4679U, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Trilla, Illinois. The private pilot and three passengers were fatally injured. The airplane was operated under Title 14 Code of…NTSB CEN25LA116Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Chicago, ILOn March 10, 2025, about 18:30 central daylight time, a Robinson Helicopter R44 II, N128AF was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Chicago, Illinois. The pilot and both passengers were not injured. The helicopter was operated under…NTSB DCA25LA141Occurrence · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportBoeing 737-800 · Chicago, ILOn February 25, 2025, about 0848 central standard time (CST), Flexjet flight 560 (LXJ 560), a Bombardier Challenger 350 CL-35, registration N560FX and Southwest Airlines flight 2504 (SWA2504), a Boeing 737-800, registration N8517F, were involved in a runway…NTSB DCA25LA120Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBombardier CL-600-2B19 · Chicago, ILThe tug driver’s failure to ensure the taxiway was clear of aircraft prior to crossing, resulting in a collision with the left wing of the taxiing aircraft. Contributing to the accident was the limited visibility of the aircraft due to ambient lighting…NTSB CEN25LA090Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRutan Long-EZ · Sparta, ILAn onboard fire for unknown reasons.NTSB CEN25LA085Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Mount Vernon, ILThe pilot's improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a collision with terrain.