Cessna 172G Stall and Ground Impact Near Novosibirsk

No fatalities • в районе п. п. «Городской аэропорт» города Новосибирска

A Cessna 172G experienced a loss of airspeed and entered a stall during a training flight near Novosibirsk, resulting in a collision with trees and the ground. The aircraft, registration RA-2018G, was carrying two passengers at the time of the accident.

On July 13, 2023, a Cessna 172G, registration RA-2018G, was conducting a training flight within the Novosibirsk (Tolmachovo) airspace. The flight was the final of ten scheduled operations for the day, with the pilot carrying two passengers. The planned route involved departing from the "City Airport" landing area, traveling to the Novosibirsk Reservoir, and returning to the same landing area.

Prior to departure, the pilot reviewed the weather forecast and performed an inspection of the aircraft. The aircraft's takeoff weight was approximately 2,000 lb, which was below the maximum allowable takeoff weight of 2,300 lb. The fuel load consisted of 33 liters of Avgas 100LL. No refueling had been performed prior to this flight leg.

At 13:23, the aircraft took off for the approximately 75 km route. During the flight, the aircraft entered a stall mode at a low altitude following a loss of airspeed. This led to an uncontrolled descent and a subsequent impact with trees and the ground in the area of the "City Airport" settlement.

There were no fatalities or injuries reported in the accident. The investigation into the event involving RA-2018G was conducted by the Interstate Aviation Committee.

Probable cause

The accident was caused by a loss of airspeed and the aircraft entering critical angles of attack and a stall at a low altitude, resulting in an uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain. Contributing factors included the execution of intense maneuvers, specifically descents with pitch angles exceeding 10 degrees, while operating with low fuel levels, which disrupted the fuel supply to the carburetor. Additionally, the flight manual lacked information regarding the risks of engine power reduction or shutdown due to fuel starvation during such maneuvers.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2023-07-13 Cessna С-172G accident near в районе п. п. «Городской аэропорт» города Новосибирска?

A Cessna 172G experienced a loss of airspeed and entered a stall during a training flight near Novosibirsk, resulting in a collision with trees and the ground. The aircraft, registration RA-2018G, was carrying two passengers at the time of the accident.

Were there any fatalities in the 2023-07-13 Cessna С-172G accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2023-07-13 involved a Cessna С-172G, registration RA-2018G, operated by Частное лицо, at в районе п. п. «Городской аэропорт» города Новосибирска.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The accident was caused by a loss of airspeed and the aircraft entering critical angles of attack and a stall at a low altitude, resulting in an uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain. Contributing factors included the execution of intense maneuvers, specifically descents with pitch angles exceeding 10…

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