What happened
On March 10, 2026, at approximately 1915 EDT, a Rockwell International 114, registration N4832W, was involved in an accident near Whitmire, South Carolina. The aircraft was operating as a Part 91 instructional flight, departing from Rock Hill (York County) Airport-Bryant Field (UZA) with 38 gallons of fuel. The flight was intended to serve as both a local instructional flight and a break-in flight for a recently overhauled engine.
While flying at an altitude of approximately 2,700 feet MSL, the aircraft suffered a total loss of engine power. After being unable to restore power, the pilot receiving instruction performed a forced landing into a field. During the landing roll, the landing gear separated from the aircraft. The airplane came to rest in an upright position, sustaining substantial damage to the fuselage and the left wing.
Injuries
There were 1 serious injury and 1 minor injury resulting from the accident. The pilot receiving instruction sustained serious injuries, the flight instructor sustained minor injuries, and the passenger was not injured.