No fatalities
10 Aug 2024: YAKOVLEV YAK-55M — North Kingstown, RI
On 10 Aug 2024, a YAKOVLEV YAK-55M was involved in an aviation accident near North Kingstown, RI. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: 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. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
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.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotDecision related to condition