James A Gray JUST AIRCRAFT HIGHLA N102XP

Summary

On 18 November 2024 at about 20:30 local time, a James A Gray JUST AIRCRAFT HIGHLA registered N102XP was involved in an accident near Fountain Inn, South Carolina, United States. One person was on board and one had minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

18 November 2024 at 20:30

Classification

Accident

Location

Fountain Inn, South Carolina, United States

Nearest airport

Private (N/A)

Coordinates

34.7197, -82.1042

Aircraft

James A Gray JUST AIRCRAFT HIGHLA

Registration

N102XP

Category

Airplane

Year built

2013

Engines

1

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

ERA25LA051

1 person had minor injuries.

A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.

Read the full NTSB narrative

The pilot stated that during the initial climb after takeoff, the engine suddenly lost all power. Since there were no open areas ahead, he elected to perform a forced landing in the treetops. Once the airplane settled into the trees, it fell to the ground, and the pilot and was met by first responders. An examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal evidence of a preexisting mechanical malfunction or failure. The engine was secured on a forklift and successfully started, and it ran several times. The reason for the loss of engine power was not determined.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.