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Aviation accident ERA13CA352

NONE · SCHWEIZER SGS 2-33A · 2013-08-04 · Erwinna, PA, USA

Event

NTSB number
ERA13CA352
Event ID
20130806X11350
Type
Accident
Date
2013-08-04
Location
Erwinna, PA, USA
Coordinates
40.484165, -75.099441

Injuries

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

Aircraft

Make
SCHWEIZER
Model
SGS 2-33A
Registration
N1211S
FAR Part
091
Engines
0
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

The student pilot's improper altitude and energy management in the landing pattern which resulted in the glider impacting a tree and landing short of the runway.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
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