# NTSB Accident CEN09CA169
> **PIPER PA-24-250** · 2009-02-03 · Mineral Wells, TX, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CEN09CA169
- **Event ID:** 20090218X50531
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2009-02-03
- **Location:** Mineral Wells, TX, USA
- **Coordinates:** 32.781665, -98.060279
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-24-250
- **Registration:** N5451P
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DUSK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The failure of the airframe and power plant mechanic to ensure proper lubrication of wire cables in the landing gear system during the annual inspection which precluded safe operation of the landing gear system.

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