Accident Details
On February 6, 2026, about 0925 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 560XL, registration N476JL, was substantially damaged during an aborted takeoff at Stuart Powell Field Airport (DVK) in Danville, Kentucky. The airplane was operating under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight. The two flight crew and two passengers were not injured.
Flight Profile
The planned flight was from DVK to Bowling Green-Warren County Regional Airport (BWG) in Bowling Green, Kentucky, with an intended onward leg to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The pilot and copilot completed a preflight walk-around inspection using the checklist, finished preflight paperwork, and checked weather for both airports. They added 5,000 lbs of fuel, resulting in a projected takeoff weight of 18,000 lbs.
Takeoff and Abort
During taxi to the 5,000-ft-long runway, the before takeoff checklist was completed, including verifying and checking flight control position and movement. No anomalies were noted. The takeoff roll was initiated. At 103 kts, the pilot pulled back on the yoke, but the airplane did not rotate and all three landing gear remained on the runway. After verifying airspeed above 103 kts and the airplane still not rotating, the pilot decided to abort the takeoff.
Impact and Damage
The pilot applied maximum braking and deployed thrust reversers. The airplane began slowing but insufficient runway remained. The airplane contacted a snow berm at the end of the runway, causing all three landing gear to collapse. The airplane then traveled about 450 ft before coming to rest in a field. The main landing gear were forced up through the wings, resulting in substantial damage.
Post-Accident
The airplane was retained for further examination.