# NTSB Accident ERA13CA077
> **SCHWEIZER SGS 2-33A** · 2012-12-02 · Middletown, NY, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ERA13CA077
- **Event ID:** 20121205X03555
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2012-12-02
- **Location:** Middletown, NY, USA
- **Coordinates:** 41.425556, -74.388336
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** SCHWEIZER
- **Model:** SGS 2-33A
- **Registration:** N5787S
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 0
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's improper altitude management in the landing pattern that caused the glider to impact trees on final approach.

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