MINR · S C AEROSTAR S .A. FESTIVAL R40S · 2016-07-30 · Frankfort, MI, USA
Event
NTSB number
GAA16CA401
Event ID
20160801X25209
Type
Accident
Date
2016-07-30
Location
Frankfort, MI, USA
Coordinates
44.622501, -86.197776
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
2
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
S C AEROSTAR S .A.
Model
FESTIVAL R40S
Registration
N291AF
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion, a nose gear collapse, and impact with terrain.