# NTSB CEN26LA198: Commander 114TC, N114DP, Woodruff, WI, May 23, 2026 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report - Date: May 23, 2026, 15:10 local (20:10 UTC) - Place: Woodruff, WI - Coordinates: 45.927917, -89.730944 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=45.9279&lon=-89.7309&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Takeoff](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Defining event: [Takeoff: Loss of control in flight](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/240) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 2 uninjured - Status: Completed, report September 17, 2026 - Report: Approved by Office Director - Investigation class: Class 4 - Basic report with no Prelim publish - NTSB office: Central Region - Parties: FAA - NTSB case key (mKey): 203061 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CEN26LA198 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/203061/pdf - NTSB docket: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=203061 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA198 ## Probable cause The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the go-around. ## Findings NTSB's coded findings; those marked are part of the probable cause. - [Performance/control parameters: airspeed](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062010): Aircraft › Aircraft oper/perf/capability · Not attained/maintained (probable cause); cases with it: [Commander 114TC, 2 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062010/cases.md?model=0145002), [All aircraft, 1,681 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062010/cases.md) - [Use of equip/info: aircraft control](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040): Personnel issues › Task performance · Pilot (probable cause); cases with it: [Commander 114TC, 2 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040/cases.md?model=0145002), [All aircraft, 9,295 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040/cases.md) ## Sequence of events The events NTSB coded, in order, by phase of flight. The defining event best describes what happened. - [Takeoff: Loss of control in flight](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/240) (defining event); cases with it: [Commander 114TC, 3 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/240/sequence.md?model=0145002), [All aircraft, 5,002 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/240/sequence.md) - [Takeoff: Abnormal runway contact](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/090); cases with it: [Commander 114TC, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/090/sequence.md?model=0145002), [All aircraft, 1,506 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/090/sequence.md) - [Takeoff: Runway excursion](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300); cases with it: [Commander 114TC, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300/sequence.md?model=0145002), [All aircraft, 3,643 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300/sequence.md) - [Takeoff: Landing gear collapse](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/094); cases with it: [Commander 114TC, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/094/sequence.md?model=0145002), [All aircraft, 1,787 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/094/sequence.md) ## Analysis The pilot reported that he executed a crosswind landing, crossing the runway threshold at an indicated airspeed of 95 knots. The airplane’s main landing gear touched down at the 1,000 ft runway marker. During the landing roll, the pilot observed that the airspeed was increasing, and he realized the crosswind had shifted to a tailwind. He initiated a go-around because he believed that there was not enough useable runway to stop the airplane. The pilot stated that he attempted a soft-field performance takeoff during the go-around. However, the airplane was unable to climb out of ground effect and the airplane sank. The main landing gear impacted terrain beyond the runway surface and the nose landing gear collapsed. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the engine mount. The reported wind at the time of the accident was 180 degrees at 11 knots with gusts to 15 knots. The crosswind component was between 10.8 and 14.7 knots. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operations. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N114DP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N114DP), registered now, S/N 20027 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: COMMANDER AIRCRAFT CO 114TC - Registry model: [Commander 114TC](https://openairdocs.org/model/commander-114tc) (registry code 0145002) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 20027 - Year built: 1999 - Airframe hours: 1486 - Engines: Lycoming TIO-540 AG1A 270 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, March 13, 2026 - Departed: PWK, Prospect Heights, IL - Destination: ARV, Woodruff, WI - Flight plan: IFR - Airport: ARV, Lakeland/Noble F Lee Meml Fld, runway 10/28, 3,602 × 75 ft, asphalt - Equipment: Electronic multifunction display, Electronic flight bag or handheld device, Auto-pilot, ADS-B, Stall warning system, Electronic primary flight display ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 76; injuries: none; private; airplane ratings: multi-engine land, single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 3, waiver time limited special; last flight review May 4, 2026; seat: left; restraint: 3-point; flight hours: 2,682 total, 860 in this make and model, 2,415 as pilot in command, 25 in the last 90 days, 18 in the last 30 days, 2 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 180° at 11 knots, gusting 15 - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: 4,100 ft overcast - Temperature: 66 °F, dew point 50 °F - Altimeter: 29.95 inHg - Observed at: KARV - METAR: METAR KARV 232115Z AUTO 18011G15KT 10SM OVC041 19/10 A2995 RMK AO2 T01920101= ## FAA reports on this event (1) The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs). - [Accident 20260523009069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260523009069A), May 23, 2026: Commander Aircraft Co 114TC, Woodruff, WI, Substantial damage. On Saturday, 05/23/2026, a flight departed from kpwk (chicago executive airport) to karv (Woodruff Lakeland airport) at approximately 1335 CDT. During a… ## Docket (4 files) The files NTSB released with the investigation on September 17, 2026, on NTSB's docket system: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=203061. 3.6 MB in all. - Pilot/operator aircraft accident report, NTSB form 6120.1 (item 1, PDF, 10 pages, 3.1 MB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=20829590&FileExtension=pdf&FileName=NTSB%20FORM%206120_Redacted-Rel.pdf - Pilot's statement (item 2, PDF, 2 pages, 317 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=20813841&FileExtension=pdf&FileName=N114DP%20NTSB%20FORM%206120.1%20-%20Pg8%20Addendum_Redacted-Rel.pdf - Photos (item 3, PDF, 2 pages, 138 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=20814733&FileExtension=pdf&FileName=Investigation%20Photographs-Rel.pdf - Weather reports and records (item 4, PDF, 3 pages, 119 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=20889018&FileExtension=pdf&FileName=Meteorlogical%20Data-Rel.pdf From the NTSB's public API. 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