# NTSB Accident ERA24LA343
> **YAKOVLEV YAK-55M** · 2024-08-10 · North Kingstown, RI, USA · MINR
## 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.

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