# NTSB Accident MIA96LA101
> **SUMMERFELDT THORP T-18** · 1996-03-17 · HAMPTON, SC, USA · NONE
## 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.

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