MINR · YAKOVLEV YAK-55M · 2024-08-10 · North Kingstown, RI, USA
Event
NTSB number
ERA24LA343
Event ID
20240812194891
Type
Accident
Date
2024-08-10
Location
North Kingstown, RI, USA
Coordinates
41.597139, -71.412139
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
YAKOVLEV
Model
YAK-55M
Registration
N55YA
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The non-certificated pilot’s lack of experience in the tailwheel-equipped airplane and his decision to land in a quartering tailwind, which resulted in a loss of directional control on landing.