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NTSB investigations, 1994, 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.

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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
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  WHERE year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1994
    AND c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'IL' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB CHI95LA064Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American F-51D · Round Lake, ILfuel starvation resulting from exhaustion of the fuel supply in the left tank. A factor related to the accident was insufficient altitude to switch fuel tanks and effect an engine restart.Dec 29, 1994 · N51TK · Substantial damageNTSB CHI95LA049Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDouglas DC-8-71F · Chicago, ILthe failure of the ground crew to maintain an appropriate center of gravity while downloading cargo from the airplane. A factor was the ground crew's failure to follow established downloading procedures.Nov 30, 1994 · N826BX · Minor damageNTSB CHI95LA042Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Carlock, ILThe total failure of the connecting rod bolts.Nov 15, 1994 · N7556W · Substantial damageNTSB CHI95FA041Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Savoy, ILThe failure of the pilot to maintain a positive rate of climb during the night takeoff. Factors related to the accident were: lack of visual cues, the weather conditions, and the dark night.Nov 13, 1994 · N4895K · DestroyedNTSB CHI95LA038Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Alton, ILthe pilot's failure to refuel. Factors associated with the accident were unsuitable terrain, the vehicle and building which the airplane contacted, and the dark night conditions.Nov 12, 1994 · N5397L · DestroyedNTSB CHI95LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Rochelle, ILthe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. A factor in the accident was the student pilot's improper use of the brakes.Nov 11, 1994 · N32196 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI95LA037Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech G35 · Frankfort, ILFailure of the pilot to see-and-avoid the vehicle, and the vehicle driver's disregard for the need to remain clear of the aircraft's approach path. A factor related to the accident was: the proximity of a parked airplane to the runway.Nov 11, 1994 · N4469D · Substantial damageNTSB CHI95IA028Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 747-251B · Chicag0, ILinattentive maintenance service of the airplane by the mechanic who failed to disengage the constant speed drive (CSD) after the engine runup had been completed. A factor in this incident was the lead mechanic not performing maintenance record keeping after…Nov 2, 1994 · N631US · Minor damageNTSB CHI95LA021Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Bloomington, ILthe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the landing which resulted in a stall. A factor related to the accident was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Oct 23, 1994 · N90875 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI95LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportQuestair Venture · Wheeling, ILThe inadvertent deployment of the nosewheel steering. A factor in this accident was the inadequate design of the rudder pedal pivot point height above the cockpit floor by the design personnel.Oct 18, 1994 · N62V · Substantial damageNTSB CHI95FA012Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Winfield, ILCollision with the ground for an undetermined reason. The pilot's psychological condition was a probable factor.Oct 16, 1994 · N9089U · DestroyedNTSB CHI95LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Bloomington, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing. Factors associated with the accident were the improper landing flare and the pilot's lack of total experience.Oct 10, 1994 · N69187 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI95LA005Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Carbondale, ILthe pilot's inadequate visual lookout, and improper altitude.Oct 5, 1994 · N66224 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI95LA003Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G2 · Decatur, ILthe failure of the roller springs in the freewheeling unit of the transmission which caused the unit to disengage.Oct 3, 1994 · N5193B · Substantial damageNTSB CHI94LA351Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-160 · West Chicago, ILthe pilot's failure to use the manual hydraulic pump to lower the landing gear. Factors were the failure of the fuel selector handle, the subsequent fuel starvation, and the pilot's failure to properly crossfeed and restart the left engine.Sep 30, 1994 · N5272A · Substantial damageNTSB CHI94DEV02Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportThomas E. Georges Z-MAX · Palmyra, ILThe pilots's inadvertently stalled the airplane while maneuvering to land. Factors were the loss of engine power due to carburetor ice, carburetor icing conditions, and the unavailability of carburetor heat.Sep 25, 1994 · N4592M · DestroyedNTSB CHI94LA350Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportUltralight Challenger II · Princeton, ILInadequate directional stability of the aircraft (due to installation of lexan cockpit enclosure doors), which precipitated a loss of directional control.Sep 20, 1994 · UNREG · Substantial damageNTSB CHI94FA340Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech E95A · Poplar Grove, ILAircraft control not maintained by the pilot when he began his turn from base leg to final approach. Factors associated with this accident were the fatigue failure of a propeller blade, improper maintenance overhaul of the propeller, and a material defect in…Sep 20, 1994 · N9581Y · DestroyedNTSB CHI94LA332Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170 · St. Anne, ILEngine failure due to an inadequately reconditioned cylinder.Sep 18, 1994 · N4216V · Substantial damageNTSB CHI94LA331Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Winnetka, ILThe loss of engine power due to an undetermined reason. The lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing was a factor.Sep 17, 1994 · N9456U · Substantial damageNTSB CHI94LA325Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · West Chicago, ILthe pilot-in-command (CFI)'s inadequate supervision. Factors were the abrupt flare by the dual student.Sep 13, 1994 · N616SF · Substantial damageNTSB CHI94LA314Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · Oakdale, ILmisalignment of the number one connecting rod during major overhaul. Factors were the subsequent scoring and fatigue failure of the crankshaft.Sep 7, 1994 · N731SV · Substantial damageNTSB CHI94FA307Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Lincoln, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while performing a go-around.Sep 2, 1994 · N4362F · DestroyedNTSB CHI94LA289Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Plato Center, ILThe pilot's attempt to take off on a short runway with a gross weight which exceeded the maximum allowable weight and an improper flap setting. A factor was the location of obstructions (trees) at the departure end of the runway.Aug 28, 1994 · N97618 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI94LA298Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Centralia, ILfuel exhaustion as a result of the pilots improper fuel calculation and improper use of fuel mixture.Aug 26, 1994 · N6307S · Substantial damageNTSB CHI94LA294Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWatson KR-2 · Pekin, ILAircraft control not maintained by the pilot and the subsequent stall. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's lack of recent flight experience.Aug 23, 1994 · N121CW · DestroyedNTSB CHI94LA292Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Clifton, ILthe pilots failure to keep visual contact with and to avoid unmarked powerlines adjacent to the crop field he was spraying.Aug 23, 1994 · N8971H · DestroyedNTSB CHI94MA290Accident · No injuriesMajor investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas MD-11F · Chicago, ILThe first officer's improper flare and improper use of flight controls during the landing flare/touchdown.Aug 19, 1994 · IDUPO · Substantial damageNTSB CHI94LA275Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportThunder and Colt 120A · Bloomington, ILthe unforcast, unanticipated adverse wind conditions and thermal activity. A factor was the powerlines.Aug 16, 1994 · N416TC · Substantial damageNTSB CHI94LA274Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportNelson Benson B-8M · Sandwich, ILImproper planning/decision by the pilot (owner/pilot/mechanic), and his improper modification of the flight control system, which resulted in his failure (or inability) to maintain control of the gyrocopter. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's…Aug 9, 1994 · N26063 · DestroyedNTSB CHI94LA273Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Romeoville, ILthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and improper emergency procedure. Factors associated with the accident are the pilot's improper positioning of the fuel tank selector, and the rough, uneven terrain.Aug 9, 1994 · N3634R · Substantial damageNTSB CHI94LA264Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech D17R · Sandwich, ILthe failure of the pilot to lower the landing gear. Factors related to the accident were the loss of engine rpm, for undetermined reasons, and the diverted attention of the pilot.Aug 3, 1994 · N35E · DestroyedNTSB CHI94LA246Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Lomax, ILthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a transmission wire, and the pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate altitude. A factor associated with the accident is the transmission wire.Jul 27, 1994 · N9409A · Substantial damageNTSB CHI94LA247Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Greenwood, ILthe pilot-in-command's (CFI) inadequate aircraft preflight inspection and improper aborted takeoff. Related factors are the blocked pitot/static system, and the CFI's inadequate supervision during the preflight and takeoff.Jul 26, 1994 · N2564R · Substantial damageNTSB CHI94LA236Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · Cottage Hill, ILthe pilot inadequate preflight planning/preparation and his inaccurate fuel consumption calculations.Jul 22, 1994 · N7101M · Substantial damageNTSB CHI94LA231Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Alton, ILthe student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor associated with the accident is the student pilot's misjudged landing flare.Jul 17, 1994 · N3639V · Substantial damageNTSB CHI94LA230Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Kankakee, ILThe pilot's poor preflight planning preparation by the improper loading of the airplane.Jul 16, 1994 · N7079R · Substantial damageNTSB CHI94LA238Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Harvard, ILthe pilot's excessive taxi speed. A factor in the accident was the wet grass runway.Jul 15, 1994 · N8512C · Substantial damageNTSB CHI94DEV01Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportHucke, Ronald L. PARSON-2P · Monmouth, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain flying speed which resulted in a stall/mush.Jul 5, 1994 · N589RH · Substantial damageNTSB CHI94LA284Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHead Balloons AX7-77 · West Chicago, ILthe pilot's failure to maintain proper descent rate.Jun 25, 1994 · N21WR · No damageNTSB CHI94FA209Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCameron CAN-56 · West Chicago, ILthe pilots failure to maintain vertical clearance above powerlines which bordered the field in which he intended to land. A factor associated with the accident were the powerlines.Jun 25, 1994 · N20367 · DestroyedNTSB CHI94FA202Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 47G2 · Baldwin, ILThe inadequate maintenance (inspection of aircraft) by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Related factors are the unsafetied fuel filter, and low altitude at which the helicopter operated.Jun 15, 1994 · N4992G · DestroyedNTSB CHI94LA197Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Millstadt, ILthe pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight inspection and failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion. Related factors are the loose fuel cap (siphoning) and the uneven terrain encountered during the forced landing.Jun 12, 1994 · N94752 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI94LA194Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Peoria, ILthe pilot's misjudged landing flare. A factor associated with the accident is the pilot allowing the airplane to descend at an excessive rate.Jun 9, 1994 · N72009 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI94LA189Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWaco UPF-7 · Good Hope, ILFailure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft, while maneuvering. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's impairment due to use of a prescription drug that was not approved for use while flying.Jun 4, 1994 · N29952 · DestroyedNTSB CHI94LA186Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHawker Siddeley DH-125-3A · Waukegan, ILwas the pilot-in-command disregarding the location of the flight manifest container in the cockpit. Factor's associated with the accident were a jammed control column and inadequate procedures for the use and storage of the flight manifest container on the…May 30, 1994 · N900CD · Substantial damageNTSB CHI94LA175Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269B · Toulon, ILthe improper reassembly of the main rotor blade dampers and the underservicing of the landing gear skid hydraulic struts which resulted in ground resonance of the helicopter when the first takeoff after reassembly was attempted.May 25, 1994 · N9375S · DestroyedNTSB CHI94LA160Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · Plainfield, ILfuel contamination (water), and inadequate aircraft preflight inspection.May 14, 1994 · N7678M · Substantial damageNTSB CHI94LA161Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Winnebago, ILa wire strike due to failure to maintain proper altitude, and improper visual lookout by the pilot-in-command.May 12, 1994 · N49585 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI94LA150Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing B75-N1 · Sandwich, ILthe pilot in command's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing and attempted go around.May 8, 1994 · N68135 · Substantial damage