NTSB investigations, 2000, IL
180,598 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,578 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 |
Where
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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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 2000
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") = 2000 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 CHI01IA055Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportEmbraer EMB-135LR · Chicago, ILThe jammed horizontal stabilizer trim that occurred during the airplane's initial climb after takeoff. Factors relating to the incident were the inadequate capability of the horizontal stabilizer trim actuator to move the stabilizer during all flight phases,…NTSB CHI01LA048Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSocata TBM 700 · Harrisburg, ILThe pilot not attaining the proper glidepath on the instrument approach. The pilot's decision not to fly to an alternate airport and his decision to continue the approach in weather conditions below the published minimums were contributing factors.NTSB CHI01IA046Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas DC-9-31 · Chicago, ILFailure of the captain to maintain clearance from the other airplane that was stopped. Factors relating to this accident were the snow-covered taxiways and the ground controller disregarding the captain's warning of the unsafe/hazardous situation of being…NTSB CHI01FA043Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Danville, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance during the instrument approach. Factors were the low ceilings, the pilot's failure to maintain proper alignment and glidepath during the approach, his lack of recent instrument experience, and his failure to…NTSB CHI01LA037Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Kankakee, ILThe unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during the emergency landing. Factors to the accident were the loss of engine power due to the failure of the crankshaft, the pilot misjudging the descent glide path, and the presence of the highway embankment…NTSB CHI01LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviat Pitts S-2B · Worth, ILThe pilot's inadequate preflight of the airplane and his failure to verify the fuel supply on board, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors associated with the accident were the low altitude at which the power loss occurred and the lack of suitable…NTSB CHI01LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-E · Minier, ILthe carburetor ice and after takeoff, the unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered during the forced landing. Factors were the carburetor icing conditions and the plowed field condition.NTSB CHI01LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Quincy, ILthe evasive maneuver not possible by the pilot and the deer on the runway. A factor was the dark night.NTSB CHI01LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportZenair CH2000 · Springfield, ILthe loose carburetor heat control clamp bolt and carburetor heat not available to the pilot. Factors were the low altitude, the carburetor icing conditions, the fence and the security gate.NTSB CHI01IA016Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing B-727-61 · Wood Dale, ILInadequate overhaul of the flap segment that allowed for corrosion and debonding that resulted in the flap segment departing the airplane during the approach. Factors relating to this incident were insufficient information provided to the overhaul facility by…NTSB CHI01LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33A · Highland, ILthe designated examiner not maintaining clearance from the bank/dike. Factors were the designated examiner's delayed remedial action and the bank/dike.NTSB CHI01LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Cahokia, ILaircraft control not being maintained by the inattentive pilot during the taxi. A factor to the accident was the soft terrain condition.NTSB CHI00LA309Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Wheeling, ILThe student pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind that resulted in the failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind, the ditch, the student's lack of experience, and the poor…NTSB CHI00LA299Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Morris, ILThe improper servicing of the left main landing gear tire which resulted in it having low air pressure and the pilot's inability to maintain directional control on landing. A factor associated with the accident was the ditch.NTSB CHI00LA298Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMorrison E-RACER · Sugar Grove, ILthe owner/builder's inadequate modification to the engine air intake system and the inadvertent engine shutdown. Factors included the low air pressure of the air intake system and the excessive fuel flow to the manifold.NTSB CHI00FA276Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech E-55 · Grafton, ILThe pilot not maintaining aircraft control and altitude/clearance from the river. Factors to the accident included the pilot not obtaining an air traffic control clearance prior to departure into instrument meteorological conditions, the pilot becoming…NTSB CHI00LA287Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · New Lenox, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Factors to the accident were the pipe that was struck, the crosswind, and the pilot's runway selection.NTSB CHI00LA275Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFlurry Aventura II · Benton, ILthe pilot's inadvertent wheel down landing in water.NTSB CHI00LA270Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaven AS-55A · Lincoln, ILThe pilot failed to maintain clearance with the power lines. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's attention was diverted and the power lines which the balloon contacted.NTSB CHI00LA260Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Chapin, ILthe pilot's failure to refuel the aircraft prior to the flight and exhaustion of the fuel supply. A factor to the accident was the embankment.NTSB CHI00FA244Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-264 · Chicago, ILthe fractured tow bar and the inadequate weld of the tow bar by an unknown person.NTSB CHI00IA248Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAerospatiale ATR-42-2000 · Chicago, ILthe improper takeoff clearance issued by the local controller.NTSB CHI00LA250Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Marengo, ILthe simulated autorotation performed by the pilot at too low an altitude and airspeed.NTSB CHI00LA236Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Bloomington, ILthe pilot not maintaining directional control of the airplane. Factors were the crosswind weather condition, the airport sign, and the collapsed nose gear.NTSB CHI00LA269Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-322 · Chicago, ILthe evasive maneuver performed by the pilot. A factor was the activation of the collision avoidance system.NTSB CHI00LA223Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210N · Harrisburg, ILThe power loss for undetermined reasons and unsuitable terrain.NTSB CHI00IA221Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAerospatiale ATR 42-300 · Champaign, ILThe failure of the aileron trim switch due to foreign material contamination.NTSB CHI00LA203Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWeatherly 201B · Streator, ILthe pilot's preflight planning was inadequate which resulted in taking off in the wrong direction on the runway. Factors associated with the accident were the tailwind condition and the crop that the airplane contacted.NTSB CHI00LA201Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWitlock CIRCA-NIEUPORT 12 · Peotone, ILthe carburetor icing conditions and the fact that the aircraft was not equipped with carburetor heat protection. A factor to the accident was the crops.NTSB CHI00FA186Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Capron, ILThe pilot attempting an aerobatic maneuver at a low altitude and the pilot not maintaining clearance from the terrain. A factor to the accident was the pilot disregarding the federal aviation regulations concerning the minimum altitudes required for aerobatic…NTSB CHI00FA184Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Quincy, ILThe pilots failure to maintain control of the aircraft and his continued flight into adverse weather. Factors were the fog, and the crops.NTSB CHI00LA176Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B200 · Joliet, ILthe failure of the pilot to obtain fuel and the inadequate preflight planning and preparation by the pilot. Factors to the accident were the fuel exhaustion and the ravine at the end of the runway.NTSB CHI00LA169Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Greenville, ILthe student pilot failed to properly flare the airplane while landing. A factor associated with the accident was the student pilot's lack of total experience.NTSB CHI00LA168Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Decatur, ILthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the T-hangar while taxiing. A Factor associated with the accident was the pilot's attention was diverted to an other airplane which was taxiing on the same taxi line in the opposite direction.NTSB CHI00LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Bethalto, ILthe improper in-flight decision of the pilot to fly past the Vandalia airport onto Saint Louis Regional and the fuel exhaustion. A factor was the ditch.NTSB CHI00LA162Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Joliet, ILthe engine failure for undetermined reasons. Factors were the low altitude, remedial action not possible by the pilot, and the ditch.NTSB CHI00LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech UC-45J · Urbana, ILthe pilot not maintaining directional control on the ground and the abrupt brake application during the landing roll.NTSB CHI00IA125Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 777-223ER · Chicago, ILthe flightcrew not detecting the runway closure NOTAM and the Air Traffic Control personnel on the metering, ground, and local positions giving an improper clearance to taxi to a closed runway. Factors were the closed runway, ATIS information not issued by…NTSB CHI00LA116Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Decatur, ILthe failure of the pilot to extend the landing gear which resulted in the gear-up landing. A factor to the accident was the pilot's failure to complete the landing checklist.NTSB CHI00LA112Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American T-28B · Kankakee, ILthe misjudged glidepath by the pilot. Factors were the failure of the impeller seal resulting in a total loss of engine oil and subsequent engine failure, the plowed farm field, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB CHI00FA110Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · Lemont, ILthe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the operation within the cross "hatched area" of the helicopter's height/velocity curve by the company.NTSB CHI00LA101Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAerotek Pitts S-2A · Shelbyville, ILthe proper touchdown point and proper alignment not attained by the pilot. Contributing factors were the unmarked golf cart, color, and lack of a radio. Additional factors were the runway maintenance performed by the driver of the golf cart and the NOTAM(s)…NTSB CHI00LA093Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLockwood Eagle II · Marengo, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.NTSB CHI00LA085Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Macomb, ILthe inadequate maintenance inspection prior to the ferry flight by the pilot/mechanic rated passenger who endorsed the airplane as airworthy, the shift in the number two main bearing left half, and the fractured crankshaft. A factor was the rough/uneven…NTSB CHI00LA076Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFokker F28 MK100 · Chicago, ILthe driver of the refueling truck fell asleep which resulted in him not maintaining clearance with the parked aircraft. Factors associated with the accident were severe obstructive sleep apnea and significant hypersomnolence which resulted in chronic fatigue.NTSB CHI00LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35 · Schaumburg, ILinadequate aircraft preflight by the pilot and fuel consumption calculations not being preformed by the pilot. Factors to the accident were fuel exhaustion, the rocks/boulders, and the high vegetation.NTSB CHI00MA066Accident · 3 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportMoravan Z242L · Zion, ILClearance not maintained by the pilot of the other airplane. A factor relating to the accident was the airport control tower's local controller's failure to provide effective sequencing.