MINR · Piper PA-28-180 · 2000-08-14 · GRASS VALLEY, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX00LA298
Event ID
20001212X21773
Type
Accident
Date
2000-08-14
Location
GRASS VALLEY, CA, USA
Coordinates
39.180442, -120.980926
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-28-180
Registration
N16411
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
NBRT
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to attain proper alignment with the runway during approach for landing. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate and improper preflight planning and in-flight decision.