The Citrus Country Sheriffs Office reported a small-engine aircraft accident near the intersection of Highway 19 and Longfellow St.
The cause of the crash is under investigation.
Mensch joinedTyler Perry Studiosin 2016, shortly after the company hadbought the former Fort McPherson Army Basein Atlanta.
Steve Mensch at Tyler Perry StudiosTyler Perry Studios
It is hard to imagine not seeing him smiling throughout the halls.
We will miss him dearly.
Our heart goes out to his family as we all send them our prayers.
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MPA chairman and CEO Charles Rivkin also paid tribute to Mensch in a statement.
He was, quite simply, a consummate professional and a good man, added Rivkin.
He is survived by his wife and three children.