Final 1 minor Aug 10, 2024

N55YA accident at North Kingstown, RI

Yakovlev YAK-55M — Loss of control on ground at OQU (North Kingstown, RI)

DateAug 10, 2024
Tail numberN55YA
AircraftYakovlev YAK-55M · Yakovlev Yak-55 · YK55
LocationOQU — North Kingstown, RI
Phase of flightLanding
OperationPart 91 Personal
Injuries1 minor
NTSB caseERA24LA343

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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