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CESSNA 172 near Khuzhir — 2017-07-16

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Date
2017-07-16
Location
Khuzhir, RU
Aircraft
CESSNA 172
Registration
RA-2842G
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

Investigated by a foreign authority; NTSB does not determine probable cause.

NTSB narrative

On July 16, 2017, at 1300 coordinated universal time, a Cessna 172M, Russian registration RA-2842G, ditched into Lake Baikal, near Khuzhir, Irkutskaya Oblast, Russia, after a total loss of engine power. The airplane incurred substantial damage during the ditching. The pilot was uninjured. Three passengers were seriously injured. The local flight departed Kharantsy, Irkutskaya Oblast, Russia, and was conducted under Russian flight regulations.The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Interstate Aviation Committee of Russia. Further information can be obtained from: Interstate Aviation Committee 22/2/1 Bolshaya Ordynka Str. Moscow 119017, Russia Tel.: (095) 953-12-44 Fax: (095) 953-35-08 E-mail: mak@mak.ru http://www.mak.ru This report is for informational purposes and only contains information released by the Russian Federation.

NTSB coding

  • Loss of engine power (total) · Maneuvering

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