# NTSB Accident GAA17CA322
> **PIPER PA28** · 2017-05-27 · Gilbert, SC, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** GAA17CA322
- **Event ID:** 20170605X01945
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2017-05-27
- **Location:** Gilbert, SC, USA
- **Coordinates:** 33.96389, -81.359169
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA28
- **Registration:** N5544J
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's improper glidepath in variable wind conditions, which resulted in the airplane impacting terrain short of the runway threshold.

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