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Cessna 172 accident near Novosibirsk,, Ru, July 13, 2023

On July 13, 2023 at about 1:50 pm local time, a Cessna 172, registered RA2018G, was substantially damaged in an accident during enroute (descent) near Novosibirsk,. It was flown under non-U.S. private rules. 1 person was seriously injured and 2 people had minor injuries.

The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged

The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.

Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.

What the record shows

Date
July 13, 2023 · about 1:50 pm local time
Place
Novosibirsk,, Russia
Type
Accident
Injuries
1 person was seriously injured and 2 people had minor injuries.
Weather
not recorded
Aircraft
Cessna 172 G · all 172s on the register
Registration
RA2018G · no longer on the register
Damage
Substantial damage
Flight
Flight · non-U.S. private rules

The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English

What happened, in order

  1. Loss of control in flight during enroute (descent) defining event

The aircraft

  • Landing gear: fixed
  • Not recorded

Weather at the time

  • Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)

Injuries

FatalSeriousMinorNone
Flight crew1
Passengers2

Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report

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