ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 357655
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| Date: | Sunday 17 March 1996 |
| Time: | 11:05 LT |
| Type: |  Thorp T-18 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | C-FPVE |
| MSN: | 91 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 80 hours |
| Engine model: | LYCOMING O-320 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Hampton, SC -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Jacksonville, FL (23J) |
| Allendale, SC (88J) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot obtained weather information from a television weather report before departure. While en route, he encountered heavy rain, hail, and high winds. He executed a precautionary landing in a field. During the landing roll, the airplane encountered soft terrain and nosed over.
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.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB MIA96LA101
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 13-Mar-2024 20:15 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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