# NTSB Accident CEN17LA010
> **PIPER PA 28-180** · 2016-10-02 · Clarendon, TX, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CEN17LA010
- **Event ID:** 20161005X54209
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2016-10-02
- **Location:** Clarendon, TX, USA
- **Coordinates:** 34.949443, -100.878051
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA 28-180
- **Registration:** N5196L
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The failure of a cylinder piston pin, which resulted in an obstructed oil inlet screen, reduced the amount of oil available to the engine, and led to the subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the nonmechanic, who had recently changed the oil and oil filter, to recognize that metal in the filter was indicative of a problem.

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