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AIRBUS A321 near Sinai Peninsula — 2015-10-31

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Date
2015-10-31
Location
Sinai Peninsula, EG
Aircraft
AIRBUS A321
Registration
EI-ETJ
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Fatal
Fatalities
224

Probable cause

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

NTSB 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 .

NTSB coding

  • Unknown or undetermined · Enroute

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