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NTSB investigations, 1993, IL

180,610 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,589 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.

Defining event

Finding

Phase of flight

Aircraft model

Cases per year

19622026

NTSB investigations, 1993, IL per year, 1962–2026: 5,040 cases
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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Latest cases

Query with 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") = 1993 AND c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'IL' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1993
    AND 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 year(c."eventDate") = 1993
  AND 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 CHI94LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Lacon, ILThe pilot misjudged the landing flare. Factors related to the accident were: the dark night, the pilot's lack of recent night experience, and the failure of the airplane's electrical system.Dec 13, 1993 · N66CS · Substantial damage NTSB CHI94LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · C0rnell, ILthe pilot-in-command's misjudgment of fuel supply. A factor was fuel exhaustion.Dec 11, 1993 · N6124P · Substantial damage NTSB CHI94LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 550 · West Chicago, ILthe collision with birds/geese shortly after takeoff. Reduced visibility in fog was a factor.Dec 3, 1993 · N550RD · Substantial damage NTSB CHI94FA039Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-227 · Chicago, ILThe captain's failure to assure that the landing gear was extended for landing. Factors related to the accident were: traffic alert distractions, the flight crew's failure to use the checklist, and inadequate company systems training.Nov 15, 1993 · N16762 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI94LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B36TC · Rockford, ILA loose fuel line fitting, due to improper maintenance, which resulted in an interuption of fuel to the engine.Nov 3, 1993 · N8006R · Substantial damage NTSB CHI94FA002Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95 · Roodhouse, ILwas the inadequate supervision by the flight instructor which resulted in the inadvertent stall/spin by the student.Oct 2, 1993 · N2711Y · Destroyed NTSB CHI93LA377Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLanceair 235M · Rockford, ILThe pilot-in-command delayed aborting the landing. Factors were a wet runway and the pilot-in-command's lack of recent experience in this type of airplane.Sep 22, 1993 · N12TN · Substantial damage NTSB CHI93LA370Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · New Lenox, ILSelection of the wrong runway by the pilot after misreading the wind sock. The resultant tailwind was a related factor.Sep 19, 1993 · N8753E · Substantial damage NTSB CHI93LA365Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA5B · Aurora, ILthe fatigue failure and separation of a portion of propeller blade during cruise flight. Related factors are the damage to the flat face of the blade, and inadequate maintenance inspection of the propeller.Sep 18, 1993 · N55VL · Substantial damage NTSB CHI93LA368Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKewley KR2 · Carbondale, ILImproper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to lack of fuel.Sep 17, 1993 · N25DK · Substantial damage NTSB CHI93LA364Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Fieldon, ILPartial failure (deterioration) of the #1 piston pin plug, which resulted in contamination of the lubricating system and failure of the #3 connecting rod.Sep 16, 1993 · N52502 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI93LA358Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Trenton, ILFailure of the pilot to maintain directional control, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve and subsequent nose over of the airplane.Sep 5, 1993 · N89467 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI93LA353Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBurkhart Grob G-103 Twin Astir · New Douglas, ILFailure of the glider tow attachment. Factors related to the accident were the improper emergency procedure by the student, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action..Sep 4, 1993 · N153SS · Substantial damage NTSB CHI93LA343Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Lake In The Hil, ILChafing of a fuel system line.Aug 31, 1993 · N6649N · Substantial damage NTSB CHI93LA342Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170 · Lexington, ILan inadequate climb airspeed by the pilot-in-command.Aug 28, 1993 · N3825V · Destroyed NTSB CHI93LA340Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Bethalto, ILthe pilot-in-command's not maintaining rotor RPM.Aug 27, 1993 · N9071S · Substantial damage NTSB CHI93LA347Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWells Pitts S-2-S · Bloomington, ILthe pilot in command continued the aerobatic maneuver too long to effect a safe level off.Aug 22, 1993 · N10T · Destroyed NTSB CHI93LA334Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBurkhart Grob G103 · Hinckley, ILthe failure of the cockpit canopy.Aug 22, 1993 · N422BG · Substantial damage NTSB CHI93LA333Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Custer Park, ILFuel contamination of unknown origin, that resulted in fuel system blockage and fuel starvation. A related factor was: high obstructions near the end of the runway.Aug 21, 1993 · N5486M · Substantial damage NTSB CHI93FA329Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310N · Rockford, ILan arcing electrical relay (solenoid) and subsequent overheating/fire of the starter wiring and adjacent fuel lines.Aug 20, 1993 · N5005Q · Destroyed NTSB CHI93DEE05Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportWeatherly 620 · Mendota, ILThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain clearance fom powerlines during an aerial application manuever.Aug 14, 1993 · N4605P · Destroyed NTSB CHI93LA320Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47-G5 · Schaumburg, ILthe pilot's improper autorotation techniques.Aug 12, 1993 · N1347X · Substantial damage NTSB CHI93LA315Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Montgomery, ILThe pilot became disoriented resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. The dark night light condition was a factor.Aug 10, 1993 · N102CF · Substantial damage NTSB CHI93DEV01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportWalter D. Courtney Courtney TWO · Canton, ILthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during final approach to landing.Aug 8, 1993 · N78WC · Substantial damage NTSB CHI93DEE04Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportDarst KR-1 · Oregon, ILthe partial separation of the elevator control cable.Aug 5, 1993 · N585D · Destroyed NTSB CHI93IA280Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCanadair CL600-2B19 · Danville, ILa lightning strike and associated engine flameout.Jul 24, 1993 · N915CA · Minor damage NTSB CHI93FA272Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Long Grove, ILThe pilot-in-command's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion. Related factors to the accident were: inadequate certification/approval of the STC by the FAA, inadequate performance data, and unavailable fuel consumption information.Jul 23, 1993 · N733XS · Substantial damage NTSB CHI93IA312Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBritish Aerospace 146-300A · Chicago, ILwas a crack in the fuel system fuel flow distribution manifold which resulted from an inadequate design by the manufacturer.Jul 21, 1993 · N611AW · Minor damage NTSB CHI93LA256Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportQuad City Challenger II Specia · Ottawa, ILThe pilot in command's failure to maintain proper clearance. Factors to the accident include an oil fouled spark plug and a power ground cable.Jul 13, 1993 · N415JR · Substantial damage NTSB CHI93LA250Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Harvel, ILThe pilot-in-command's inadequate preflight planning.Jul 12, 1993 · N4201Y · Destroyed NTSB CHI93DEE03Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportMaxair MU532 · Fox Lake, ILthe failure of the pilot to maintain the necessary altitude above the terrain.Jul 12, 1993 · NONE · Substantial damage NTSB CHI93LA243Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Mount Morris, ILThe pilot in command's failure to maintain adequate airspeed.Jul 4, 1993 · N6097G · Substantial damage NTSB CHI93FA238Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Beardstown, ILthe pilot-in-command's continued VFR flight into IMC and his failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors were the fog, drizzle, and an abrupt maneuver by the pilot-in-command.Jun 29, 1993 · N120TW · Destroyed NTSB CHI93LA227Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182L · Aurora, ILThe disconnected nose gear upper torque link (landing gear steering). Directional control not possible was a factor.Jun 27, 1993 · N3119R · Substantial damage NTSB CHI93DEE02Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportDouglas B-26B · Kankakee, ILthe failure of the piston assembly in the number ten cylinder of the right engine. A factor associated with the accident was the inoperative propeller feathering system for the right engine.Jun 27, 1993 · N8036E · Substantial damage NTSB CHI93LA226Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172C · West Chicago, ILthe pilot's improper use of carburetor heat. Conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice was a factor.Jun 26, 1993 · N1441Y · Substantial damage NTSB CHI93LA233Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E35 · Virgil, ILThe pilot's failure to abort takeoff.Jun 25, 1993 · N314R · Substantial damage NTSB CHI93LA217Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210 · Pulaski, ILthe pilot's improper fuel tank selection resulting in fuel starvation. A factor in the accident is the soft emergency landing surface.Jun 20, 1993 · N4813P · Substantial damage NTSB CHI93LA214Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172D · Galesburg, ILThe departing pilot's (N251NW) inadequate visual lookout while operating in VFR conditions at an uncontrolled airport. Factors related to the accident were: the departing pilot's diverted attention, and the arriving pilot's (N2632U) inadequate visual lookout.Jun 18, 1993 · N2632U · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB CHI93LA209Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Newark, ILThe pilot's premature liftoff.Jun 15, 1993 · N381CF · Substantial damage NTSB CHI93LA206Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportClaude E. Merrin Zenair Stol CH-701 · Grayslake, ILThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain aircraft control. The pilot-in-command's lack of total experience in aircraft type was a factor.Jun 12, 1993 · N701CM · Destroyed NTSB CHI93LA198Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 200 · Wonder Lake, ILThe failure of the pilot of the Beech 200, N210PH, to maintain sufficient runway alignment to prevent the airplane from departing the runway.Jun 10, 1993 · N210PH · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB CHI93LA211Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMonnett Sonerai IIL · De Kalb, ILThe pilot in command's inability to maintain directional control due to inadequate compensation for wind conditions.Jun 6, 1993 · N247RJ · Substantial damage NTSB CHI93LA191Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Kewanee, ILThe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion. A factor in the accident is the pilot's inadvertent stall/mush during the forced landing.Jun 6, 1993 · N8236C · Substantial damage NTSB CHI93DEE01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportMark Streitz Skybolt · Joliet, ILthe failure of the number two connecting rod bolt.Jun 5, 1993 · N94MS · Substantial damage NTSB CHI93LA192Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale ATR-72-212 · Chicago, ILThe pilot in command's improper in-flight planning/decision.Jun 4, 1993 · N345AT · No damage NTSB CHI93LA187Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Sandwich, ILThe fixed-wing student pilot's poor judgement in attempting to fly a rotary wing aircraft, and the subsequent loss of control in-flight. The pilot's inadequate training in rotary wing aircraft was a factor.May 31, 1993 · N44227 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI93LA183Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Flora, ILthe delayed remedial action by the flight instructor. A factor related to the accident was the lack of total experience in this type operation by the flight instructor.May 27, 1993 · N714AN · Substantial damage NTSB CHI93LA172Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · West Chicago, ILThe pilot-in-command's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions he encountered during the landing approach and touchdown and not maintaining a proper descent rateMay 14, 1993 · N2947E · Substantial damage NTSB CHI93IA167Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 550 · West Chicago, ILInadequate control tower service by the local air traffic controller by providing conflicting clearances to the pilots of two aircraft.May 10, 1993 · N41SM · No damage