AIRBUS A320

Cairo — May 19, 2016

Event Information

DateMay 19, 2016
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberDCA16RA156
Event ID20160519X25150
LocationCairo
CountryEG
Highest InjuryFATL

Aircraft

MakeAIRBUS
ModelA320
CategoryAIR
Aircraft DamageDEST

Conditions

Light Condition—
Weather—

Injuries

Fatal66
Serious0
Minor0
None0
Total Injured66

Full Narrative

The Egyptian Ministry of Civil Aviation (EMCA) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving an AIRBUS A320, equipped with IAE V2500 engines, that occurred on May 19, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the EMCA's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as the State of Manufacturer and Design of the engine.All investigative information will be released by the Egyptian Ministry of Civil Aviation.

About This NTSB Record

This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.

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