Pilot Debrief

AIRBUS A320 near Cairo — 2016-05-19

Investigation ongoingDCA16RA156
Sign in to save
Date
2016-05-19
Location
Cairo, EG
Aircraft
AIRBUS A320
Registration
SU-GCC
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Fatal
Fatalities
66

Probable cause

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

NTSB 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.

NTSB coding

  • Unknown or undetermined · Enroute-cruise

Related mishaps