YAKOVLEV YAK-55M
North Kingstown, RI — August 10, 2024
Event Information
| Date | August 10, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA24LA343 |
| Event ID | 20240812194891 |
| Location | North Kingstown, RI |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.59714, -71.41214 |
| Airport | QUONSET STATE |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | YAKOVLEV |
| Model | YAK-55M |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
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.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.