# NTSB Accident LAX04CA115
> **Piper PA-28-161** · 2004-01-30 · PLACERVILLE, CA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX04CA115
- **Event ID:** 20040224X00230
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2004-01-30
- **Location:** PLACERVILLE, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 38.729167, -120.755554
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-28-161
- **Registration:** N28385
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** NBRT
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the pilot's failure to attain a proper glide path during the final approach and delayed go-around, resulting in an undershoot of the runway.  The inadequate supervision of the flight and flight instructor's delayed remedial action was also causal.

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