AIRBUS A321

Sinai Peninsula — October 31, 2015

Event Information

DateOctober 31, 2015
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberDCA16WA015
Event ID20151102X00423
LocationSinai Peninsula
CountryEG
Highest InjuryFATL

Aircraft

MakeAIRBUS
ModelA321
CategoryAIR
Aircraft DamageDEST

Conditions

Light Condition—
Weather—

Injuries

Fatal224
Serious0
Minor0
None0
Total Injured224

Full Narrative

The Egyptian Ministry of Civil Aviation has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a AIRBUS A321 airplane, with IAE V2533 engines, that occurred on October 31, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the Egyptian's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as the State of Manufacturer and Design of the engines.

All investigative information will be released by the Egyptian Ministry of Civil Aviation .