No fatalities

Boeing 747 Incident Prompts International Investigation

Novosibirisk, Russia

On January 13, 2015, a BOEING 747 - 406 406 was involved in an aviation accident near Novosibirisk, Russia. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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BOEING 747 - 406 406
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South Korea's ARAIB notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 747 that occurred on January 13, 2015. The NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist under ICAO Annex 13.

Incident Notification

The Republic of South Korea Aviation and Railway Accident Investigation Board (ARAIB) has notified the United States National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of an incident involving a Boeing 747. The incident occurred on January 13, 2015.

International Cooperation

In accordance with ICAO Annex 13, which governs international aviation accident investigations, the NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative. This representative will assist the ARAIB in its investigation, serving as the State of Manufacturer and Design of the airplane.

Investigation Lead

The ARAIB is the lead investigative authority for this incident. All investigative information will be released by the ARAIB. The NTSB's role is supportive, providing technical expertise as the state of design and manufacture.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 13 Jan 2015 BOEING 747 - 406 406 accident near Novosibirisk, Russia?

South Korea's ARAIB notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 747 that occurred on January 13, 2015. The NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist under ICAO Annex 13.

Were there any fatalities in the 13 Jan 2015 BOEING 747 - 406 406 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 13 Jan 2015 involved a BOEING 747 - 406 406, at Novosibirisk, Russia.