Accident Overview
On April 17, 2025, at approximately 1540 eastern daylight time, a Beech A24 airplane, registration N8060R, was substantially damaged in an accident at Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU), Greenville, South Carolina. The pilot, who was the sole occupant, sustained minor injuries. The flight was conducted under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight.
Pilot Report and Sequence of Events
The pilot reported that no engine anomalies were observed during the preflight inspection, engine run-up checks, or the subsequent takeoff roll for the local flight. During the initial climb, at an altitude of about 50 feet above ground level, the airplane experienced a total loss of engine power. With no remaining runway available, the pilot elected to perform a forced landing to a field located off the departure end of the runway.
During the landing approach, the pilot banked the airplane to the right in an attempt to avoid the runway approach lights. This maneuver resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain. The airplane came to rest in an upright position approximately 730 feet northeast of the runway.
Aircraft Damage and Recovery
The airplane sustained substantial damage to its fuselage and wings. Following the accident, the aircraft was recovered and retained for further examination. No additional information regarding the cause of the engine power loss or the extent of the damage was provided in the initial report.
Probable Cause
The investigation did not state a probable cause for this accident at the time of reporting.