# NTSB Accident GAA16CA401
> **S C AEROSTAR S .A. FESTIVAL R40S** · 2016-07-30 · Frankfort, MI, USA · MINR
## 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.

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