Accident Overview
On March 10, 2026, at approximately 1915 eastern daylight time, a Rockwell International 114 airplane, registration N4832W, was substantially damaged during a forced landing near Whitmire, South Carolina. The aircraft was operating under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as an instructional flight. The flight instructor sustained minor injuries, the pilot receiving instructions suffered serious injuries, and a passenger aboard was not injured.
Details of the Flight
According to the flight instructor, the purpose of the flight was 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) in Rock Hill, South Carolina. About one hour after departure, while at an altitude of approximately 2,700 feet mean sea level, the engine experienced a total loss of power. Unable to restore engine power, the pilot receiving instruction executed a forced landing to a field.
Aftermath
During the landing roll, the landing gear separated, and the airplane came to rest in an upright position. The accident resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage and left wing. The airplane was retained for further examination.