# NTSB Accident ERA18FA238
> **Schweizer SGS 2 32** · 2018-08-29 · Morrisville, VT, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ERA18FA238
- **Event ID:** 20180831X03709
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2018-08-29
- **Location:** Morrisville, VT, USA
- **Coordinates:** 44.592777, -72.745834
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 3
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Schweizer
- **Model:** SGS 2 32
- **Registration:** N17970
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 0
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's exceedance of the glider's critical angle of attack while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to operate the glider outside of its published weight limitations.

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