Aviation accident MIA96LA101

Name: aviation accident: SUMMERFELDT THORP T-18 near HAMPTON (1996-03-17)
Start: 1996-03-17
Location: HAMPTON, SC, USA

NONE · SUMMERFELDT THORP T-18 · 1996-03-17 · HAMPTON, SC, USA

Event

NTSB number: MIA96LA101
Event ID: 20001208X05456
Type: Accident
Date: 1996-03-17
Location: HAMPTON, SC, USA

Injuries

Highest injury: NONE
Fatal: 0
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 1
Total aboard: 1

Aircraft

Make: SUMMERFELDT
Model: THORP T-18
Registration: CFPVE
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: IMC

Probable cause

The pilot's improper planning/decision and selection of unsuitable terrain for a precautionary landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's failure to use a preflight briefing service, the adverse weather conditions, and soft terrain in the precautionary landing area.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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