# NTSB Accident LAX04CA088
> **Piper PA 28-181** · 2004-01-03 · Groveland, CA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX04CA088
- **Event ID:** 20040117X00071
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2004-01-03
- **Location:** Groveland, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 37.861667, -120.17778
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA 28-181
- **Registration:** N9272Q
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the pilot's inadequate visual lookout, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance.  Factors to the accident were the parked vehicle, and the pilot's diverted attention.

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