# NTSB Accident SEA07FA195
> **Yakovlev YAK-55M** · 2007-07-14 · Everett, WA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** SEA07FA195
- **Event ID:** 20070723X00982
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2007-07-14
- **Location:** Everett, WA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 47.969722, -122.223609
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Yakovlev
- **Model:** YAK-55M
- **Registration:** N55NH
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and inspection that led to oil exhaustion and a catastrophic engine failure.  Also causal was the pilot's attempted operation of an aircraft with known deficiencies, and the lack of a current airworthiness inspection.  Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering following the engine failure.

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