# NTSB Accident GAA19CA023
> **Skystar KITFOX SER 5 SAFARI** · 2018-10-13 · Monte Vista, CO, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** GAA19CA023
- **Event ID:** 20181016X92544
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2018-10-13
- **Location:** Monte Vista, CO, USA
- **Coordinates:** 37.531387, -106.044166
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Skystar
- **Model:** KITFOX SER 5 SAFARI
- **Registration:** N14GX
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's improper landing flare in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control.

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