Rockwell International 114 accident near Whitmire, South Carolina, March 10, 2026
On March 10, 2026 at about 11:15 pm local time, a 1976 Rockwell International 114, registered N4832W, was substantially damaged in an accident during enroute (cruise) near Whitmire, South Carolina (Field). It was an instructional flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 1 person was seriously injured and 1 person had minor injuries; 1 other was unhurt. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- March 10, 2026 · about 11:15 pm local time
- Place
- Whitmire, South Carolina · Field · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was seriously injured and 1 person had minor injuries; 1 other was unhurt.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Rockwell International 114, built 1976 · all 114s on the register
- Registration
- N4832W · registry record · serial 14162
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Instructional flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On March 10, 2026, about 1915 eastern daylight time, a Rockwell International 114 airplane, N4832W, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Whitmire, South Carolina. The flight instructor received minor injuries. The pilot receiving instructions was seriously injured, and the passenger was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 instructional flight. The flight instructor reported that the purpose of the flight was to perform a local instructional flight combined with a break-in flight for the recently overhauled engine. The airplane departed with 38 gallons of fuel from Rock Hill (York County) Airport-Bryant Field (UZA), Rock Hill, South Carolina. About one hour after departure, at an altitude of about 2,700 ft mean sea level, the airplane experienced a total loss of engine power. Unable to restore engine power, the pilot receiving instruction performed a forced landing to a field. During the landing roll, the landing gear separated and the airplane came to rest in an upright position. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and left wing. The airplane was retained for further examination.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Loss of engine power (total) during enroute (cruise) defining event
- Off-field or emergency landing during landing
The aircraft
- Airframe total time: 2,561.9 hours
- Last inspection: annual inspection, February 9, 2026; 3.3 hours since
- Maximum gross weight: 3,140 lb
- Seats: 4
- Landing gear: retractable
The flight
- Departed from: UZA Rock Hill SC at 10:20 pm
- Flight plan: none
- A second pilot was aboard
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 260° at 5 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 81°F (27°C), dew point 61°F (16°C)
- Altimeter: 30.07 inHg
- Observation at 7:00 pm from LUX, 16 miles away
Weather report (METAR): METAR KLUX 102255Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR 27/16 A3007 RMK AO2
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | 1 | ||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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