# NTSB Accident DEN00LA157
> **Phelps RANS S-12 AIRAILE** · 2000-08-23 · BUFFALO, WY, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** DEN00LA157
- **Event ID:** 20001212X21715
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2000-08-23
- **Location:** BUFFALO, WY, USA
- **Coordinates:** 44.339721, -106.709671
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 2
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Phelps
- **Model:** RANS S-12 AIRAILE
- **Registration:** N586WP
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.  Contributing factors were the power failure due to a failed rod bearing, and down draft weather condition.

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