# NTSB Accident LAX04CA317
> **Piper PA-32R-301** · 2004-09-14 · Monterey, CA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX04CA317
- **Event ID:** 20041022X01678
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2004-09-14
- **Location:** Monterey, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 36.586944, -121.843055
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-32R-301
- **Registration:** N5300R
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAWN
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the pilot's failure to maintain proper alignment with the taxiway and adequate obstacle clearance.  A factor was the bright morning sunglare.

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