NTSB investigations, 2002, IL
180,604 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,583 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\") = 2002
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") = 2002 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 CHI03FA041Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Rockford, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the ILS approach. Factors associated with the accident were the low ceilings, high winds, crosswind, and wind shear conditions that existed.NTSB CHI03LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Moline, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude clearance during a base to final turn on approach. Contributing factors to the accident were the night conditions and the trees.NTSB CHI03IA027Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAirbus Industrie A319-131 · Chicago, ILThe maintenance facililty improperly assembled and installed the nose landing gear shock absorber assembly. Factors were the improper assembly which allowed the nose gear to turn 90 degrees to the direction of travel.NTSB CHI03FA025Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · St. Jacob, ILFatigue fracture of the clutch assembly fan shaft and the resulting complete loss of power to the rotor drive system. A contributing factor was the loss of tail rotor authority due to the secondary failure of the control tube assembly.NTSB CHI03FA014Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportBombardier CL-600-2B19 · Chicago, ILThe driver of the bus not maintaining clearance from the taxiing airplane.NTSB CHI03LA010Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Kincaid, ILThe pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance from the terrain during the aerobatic maneuver. A factor to the accident was the pilot being impaired by alcohol.NTSB CHI03LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Chicago, ILThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind, and his failure to maintain directional control.NTSB CHI02LA295Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Greenwood, ILThe CFI's poor inflight planning/decision to allow the airplane to get to too low of an altitude to assure a safe recovery from the simulated forced landing. Factors associated with the accident were the student pilot's delay initiating the go around and the…NTSB CHI02LA281Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-CD · Effingham, ILThe partial loss of engine power due to the seized exhaust valve. A factor was the soft field.NTSB CHI02LA274Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrooks Sonerai 2L · Canton, ILThe partial failure of the ignition system, the induction air leak at the carburetor mounting plate, and the pilot's inadvertant stall during the forced landing. Contributing factors were the crack in the electronic ignition coil, and the improper…NTSB CHI02LA260Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAnderson Kitfox Series 5 · Garden Prairie, ILThe pilot's miscalculation of fuel consumption and his operation of the fuel system beyond its limitation, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were transmission wires and dark night conditions.NTSB CHI02LA263Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Seneca, ILThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the low altitude, the trees, and the unsuitable terrain encountered for the forced landing.NTSB CHI02LA254Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman C-1A · Roseville, ILThe failure and the resulting separation of the engine cylinder, which severed both electrical propeller control systems on the affected engine. A factor to the accident was the cornfield.NTSB CHI02LA246Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Roodhouse, ILThe loss of engine power due to the separation of a valve lifter.NTSB CHI02LA251Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Lacon, ILThe pilot's improper in-flight decision to perform an intentional gear-up precautionary landing instead of continuing to the next available airport. A factor to the accident was the corn crop.NTSB CHI02FA243Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCorken/Guillet Christen Eagle II · Kaneville, ILLoss of engine power due to an engine bearing failure.NTSB CHI02LA249Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGoode Acro Sport I · Carbondale, ILThe unsuitable landing area selected by the pilot and his lack of total experience in the accident airplane. The gusting winds were a contributing factor.NTSB CHI02LA232Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBell 412 · Rantoul, ILThe congested takeoff and landing area and the low altitude flight maneuver performed by the pilot.NTSB CHI02LA241Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Belleville, ILDirectional control not obtained/maintained by the pilot during landing.NTSB CHI02CA224Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Malta, ILThe probable cause of this accident was fuel exhaustion, due to a failure to properly compute initial fuel quantity and/or fuel consumption.NTSB CHI02LA213Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWeatherly 201C · Malta, ILThe inflight fire and loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. Factors associated with the accident were the lack of suitable terrain on which to land and the corn crop which was contacted during the landing.NTSB CHI02FA199Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech E-90 · Bloomington, ILThe cause of the accident is undetermined.NTSB CHI02CA201Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer 1-26B · New Douglas, ILThe probable cause of this accident was a failure to maintain the proper glide path and sufficient obstacle clearance while on final approach.NTSB CHI02CA194Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman G-164 · Browning, ILthe failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain sufficient airspeed while maneuvering. The initial stages of a stall/mush condition, and the low maneuvering altitude due to the agricultural application pass, were contributing factors.NTSB CHI02CA250Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-J3-C65 · Sparta, ILThe CFI's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll and the unsuccessful attempt at a go around. A factor was the ditch.NTSB CHI02CA196Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrenier Acro Sport · Jacksonville, ILThe probable cause of this accident is a failure of the left main landing gear attachment bolt and the subsequent collapse of the left main landing gear. Repeated hard landings was a factor and a lack of recent experience were contributing factors.NTSB CHI02FA177Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Steward, ILA loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of several number three cylinder through bolts and case studs, which resulted in the separation of the number three engine cylinder. A factor contributing to the accident was the rough terrain.NTSB CHI02LA166Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportJacobs Rutan Vari Viggen · Urbana, ILThe pilot's failure to abort the takeoff. Additional factors included the partial loss of engine power due to an excessively rich mixture as a result of a bad accelerator pump housing seal, and the pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane.NTSB CHI02LA161Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · Harvard, ILThe pilot's failure to verify the extension of the landing gear. Factors were the alternator failure, and the main landing gear down locks not engaged.NTSB NYC02LA110Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 757-232 · Fairfield, ILThe first officer's abrupt level off.NTSB CHI02LA150Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Sparta, ILThe total loss of engine power due to a separated cylinder and the failure of the pilot to perform a precautionary landing at the nearest suitable airport when the engine had a partial loss of engine power. The failure of the aircraft owners to perform an…NTSB CHI02LA136Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Lake in Hills, ILIt was not possible for the pilot to land the airplane at a proper touchdown point during the aborted takeoff and unsuitable terrain was encountered off the end of the runway. Factors associated with the accident were a proper climb rate was not achieved…NTSB CHI02LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 757-33N · Chicago, ILThe ground personnel handled the aircraft improperly during pushback from the gate by failing to maintain clearance with the other parked aircraft. The light rain and the parked airplane that was contacted were factors.NTSB CHI02LA131Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlaser-Dirks-Flugzeubau DG-100G · Union, ILThe pilot not maintaining aircraft control during the aero-tow takeoff. Factors to the accident were the high wind velocity and the gusting wind condition.NTSB CHI02LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-181 · Sandwich, ILThe driver of the automobile improperly drove his automobile on the active runway and did not maintain visual lookout for landing aircraft.NTSB CHI04LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Lansing, ILThe flight crew's failure to follow the checklist resulting in a landing without the landing gear extended.NTSB CHI02LA119Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 560 · Lake In The Hil, ILThe flightcrew's delay in executing a go-around..NTSB CHI02LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 551 · Lake in Hills, ILThe deer on the runway.NTSB CHI02LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Christopher, ILThe in-flight collision with a Canadian goose, which caused substantial damage to the airplane's right wing. A factor to the accident was the dark night light condition.NTSB CHI02LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182J · Springfield, ILThe pilot not maintaining clearance from a fence while taxiing. The fence was a factor.NTSB CHI02LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Manito, ILThe pilot's improper planning and decision and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall and hard landing. The gusting crosswind conditions were a contributing factor.NTSB CHI02LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Chicago, ILthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after takeoff. Factors relating to the accident were the pilot excessive rotation during takeoff and the crosswind.NTSB CHI02LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Mattoon, ILA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factor to the accident was the unsuitable rough/uneven terrain encountered during the forced landing.