NTSB investigations, 2011, 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
Latest cases
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\") = 2011
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") = 2011 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 OPS12IA167Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportLearjet 45 · Chicago, ILThe tower local controller did not ensure that the runway was clear of conflict before directing the B737 to cross the runway, and other air traffic control personnel did not effectively intervene when the separation between the two airplanes became…NTSB CEN12FA086Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Riverwoods, ILThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion during approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to operate an airplane after using illicit drugs.NTSB CEN12FA083Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Crystal Lake, ILThe noninstrument-rated pilot's decision to continue flight in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the pilot’s spatial disorientation and loss of control of the airplane.NTSB CEN12CA084Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 550 · Moline, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the parked, unoccupied airplane while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was the guidance provided by the marshaller.NTSB CEN12FA073Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSkykits Savannah VGW · Plato Center, ILThe noncertificated pilot’s decision to fly the airplane without receiving any flight instruction in the airplane, which resulted in his failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during takeoff and the subsequent aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN12CA078Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMesserschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm BK 117 B-2 · Carbondale, ILThe main rotor blade’s contact with the vertical stabilizer during the engine shutdown in strong, gusty wind conditions.NTSB CEN12IA050Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportNusbaum Vaquero · Hebron, ILThe pilot’s operation of the airplane with known medical conditions and his subsequent heart attack during the flight.NTSB CEN12CA036Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210J · West Chicago, ILThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before touchdown due to his failure to use a checklist.NTSB CEN11IA649Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAirbus Industrie A320-211 · Chicago, ILThe infiltration of moisture into the windshield heating layer that induced arcing in the heating system that subsequently cracked the windshield.NTSB CEN11CA647Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Pinckneyville, ILThe pilot's failure to conduct a go-around due to his excessive airspeed while on approach to land, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB CEN11LA656Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportQuicksilver GT400 · Bolingbrook, ILThe loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination of the engine or airframe.NTSB CEN11LA635Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFairchild M-62A-3 · Waukegan, ILThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident were a malfunctioning fuel gauge and air traffic that prevented an on airport landing.NTSB CEN11LA618Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportVicari Waiex · Marion, ILThe partial loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.NTSB ENG11IA047Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportEmbraer EMB145 · Moline, ILThe uncommanded left deflection of the airplane's nose wheel likely due to seal deterioration and subsequent contamination within the Electrohydraulic Servo Valve (EHSV). Contributing to the incident was the undersized condition of the filter plugs within the…NTSB CEN11LA605Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWSK PZL Mielec M-18 Dromader · Freeport, ILThe pilot's decision to operate the airplane with a known defect in the elevator control system that led to his inability to control the airplane during the initial climb.NTSB CEN11LA595Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Monmouth, ILThe pilot's loss of airplane control during the landing roll.NTSB CEN11CA640Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210M · Cahokia, ILA failure of a spring in the main landing gear actuation system that prevented the landing gear from extending.NTSB CEN11LA596Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSuminski Walter M Jabiru SP · Columbia, ILSeparation of the right main wheel during landing rollout for undetermined reasons.NTSB OPS11IA819Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportEmbraer EMB-135KL · Chicago, ILThe improper air traffic control takeoff clearance issued by the local controller because of his lack of monitoring and lack of awareness of the conflicting arrival airplane.NTSB CEN11FA537Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMorrison E-RACER · Big Rock, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control after experiencing excessive engine cylinder head temperatures during the initial flight test of the experimental amateur-built airplane.NTSB CEN11CA524Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportTexas Helicopter OH-13H/M74A · Creston, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate skid clearance from the helicopter cart during landing, resulting in a dynamic rollover.NTSB CEN11FA500Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 46-350P · Rantoul, ILThe pilot did not maintain airplane control during takeoff with approaching thunderstorms. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to depart into adverse weather conditions.NTSB CEN11CA547Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8 · Poplar Grove, ILThe pilot's decision to not use all available runway length and his failure to abort the takeoff.NTSB CEN11LA544Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT802 · Ullin, ILThe loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN11CA486Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportHamlin John D CH701 · Paxton, ILThe pilot's decision to takeoff with a tailwind in high density altitude conditions.NTSB CEN11FA425Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Romeoville, ILA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s inadequate fuel planning.NTSB CEN11LA418Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201 · Rantoul, ILThe pilot did not use the emergency landing gear extension system, which resulted in a wheels-up landing. Contributing to the accident was the inoperative landing gear power pack motor.NTSB CEN11LA413Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Bedford Park, ILA loss of engine power due to a fractured push rod precipitated by a stuck exhaust valve.NTSB CEN11CA400Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWaco Classic YMF-F5C · Charleston, ILThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain to take off after making a precautionary landing.NTSB CEN11FA383Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportBoeing B-17G · Oswego, ILAn inadequate repair of the fuel tank that allowed the fuel leak to continue, ultimately resulting in an in-flight fire.NTSB CEN11CA387Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech B200 · Waukegan, ILThe lightning strike during an en route descent.NTSB CEN11LA373Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20R · Lake In The Hills, ILThe pilot's improper landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the certified flight instructor’s inadequate supervision.NTSB CEN11IA369Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportEmbraer EMB-145 · Chicago, ILThe overheat and failure the brake during landing due to oxidation of the brake rotors, which went undetected by maintenance personnel. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s lack of familiarity with detailed brake oxidation inspection…NTSB CEN11CA351Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Lansing, ILThe student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter while hovering.NTSB CEN11CA344Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Carbondale, ILThe student pilot's relinquishing of the flight controls during the landing flare and the flight instructor's delay in taking remedial action.NTSB OPS11IA552Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportEmbraer EMB-145LR · Chicago, ILThe air traffic controller’s failure to adhere to runway separation requirements and his issuance of an improper takeoff clearance. Contributing to the incident was the controller's failure to recall that there was an arrival inbound to a crossing runway.NTSB CEN11FA337Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell OH-58C · New Athens, ILThe pilot’s failure to attain sufficient altitude to clear terrain while maneuvering.NTSB CEN11LA317Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTexas Helicopter OH-13E/M74 · New Columbia, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the wheat crop during takeoff.NTSB DCA11IA047Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-7Q8 · Chicago, ILThe flight crew's delayed deployment of the speedbrakes and thrust reversers, resulting in insufficient runway remaining to bring the airplane to a stop. Contributing to the delay in deployment of these stopping devices was the flight crew's inadequate…NTSB CEN11FA227Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportLancair LC41-550FG · Carbondale, ILThe fatigue fracture and subsequent failure of the No. 2 cylinder exhaust valve during cruise flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN11CA208Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 58 · Prospect Heights, ILThe pilot's inadequate flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN11CA199Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 310Q · Romeoville, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach/landing to compensate for the ice accumulated on the airframe which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN11FA220Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Romeoville, ILThe collapse of the left main landing gear during the landing roll for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN11CA196Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20K · Urbana, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the go-around.NTSB CEN11CA184Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Poplar Grove, ILThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff.NTSB CEN11CA181Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Lansing, ILThe pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing.NTSB CEN11LA178Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Danville, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB CEN11CA176Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Pekin, ILThe student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the landing approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN11FA144Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportGates Learjet 35A · Springfield, ILThe pilot’s decision to conduct an instrument approach in icing conditions without the anti-ice system activated, contrary to the airplane flight manual guidance, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall due to an in-flight accumulation of airframe…