# NTSB Accident DEN00LA122
> **Rowley P-40F** · 2000-07-03 · PEYTON, CO, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** DEN00LA122
- **Event ID:** 20001212X21432
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2000-07-03
- **Location:** PEYTON, CO, USA
- **Coordinates:** 39.029571, -104.479682
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Rowley
- **Model:** P-40F
- **Registration:** N42915
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the pilot's inadequate decision to turn back (low altitude) towards the runway for a forced landing.  A contributing factor was the total loss of engine power due to a reduction gear failure.

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