# NTSB Accident LAX00LA298
> **Piper PA-28-180** · 2000-08-14 · GRASS VALLEY, CA, USA · MINR
## 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.

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