So, basically this is analogous to "calling the ball" optical system for carrier landings. Sounds like this plane did the equivalent of a ramp strike.
Yes, that's correct. There are a couple of different light systems used by the FAA. In the picture you posted, the aircraft is just slightly below the glideslope, with 3 red and 1 white.
However, another poster has noted that the PAPI was NOTAMed out of service.
they used to be called VASI lights - visual approach slope indicators, but those ran linear, not lateral to the runway.
EASY to set your VFR approach, even at night.
PAPI not working at 28L for the summer:
Q) KZOA/QLPAS/IV/BO/A/000/999/3737N12223W005
B) FROM: 13/07/06 22:19C) TO: 13/07/08 22:19 EST
E) RWY 28L PAPI U/S
Q) KZOA/QIGAS/I/NBO/A/000/999/3737N12223W005
B) FROM: 13/06/01 14:00C) TO: 13/08/22 23:59
E) ILS RWY 28L GP U/S
Is a ramp strike when a plane comes in too fast, and slams onto the deck?