# NTSB Accident CEN12LA490
> **SMITH APPLEBAY ZUNI II** · 2012-07-29 · Gregory, MI, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CEN12LA490
- **Event ID:** 20120730X43449
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2012-07-29
- **Location:** Gregory, MI, USA
- **Coordinates:** 42.441944, -84.064445
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** SMITH
- **Model:** APPLEBAY ZUNI II
- **Registration:** N1ZV
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 0
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The glider pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient altitude and airspeed while turning to the base leg of the traffic pattern, which resulted in a stall/spin and impact with trees and terrain.

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