# NTSB Accident DEN01LA153
> **Bradley Rans S-7** · 2001-08-28 · Fruita, CO, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** DEN01LA153
- **Event ID:** 20010831X01849
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2001-08-28
- **Location:** Fruita, CO, USA
- **Coordinates:** 39.222499, -108.731391
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Bradley
- **Model:** Rans S-7
- **Registration:** N91642
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

loss of engine power due to both piston rings failing, and the subsequent inadvertent stall/spin during the attempted forced landing.  A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.

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