Accident involving Airbus A321 in Sinai Peninsula

224 fatalities • Sinai Peninsula, Egypt

An Airbus A321 aircraft was involved in an accident in the Sinai Peninsula on October 31, 2015.

What happened

On October 31, 2015, an Airbus A321 aircraft, registration EI-ETJ, was involved in an accident in the Sinai Peninsula, Egypt. The accident resulted in 224 fatalities and no other injuries.

The Egyptian Ministry of Civil Aviation notified the NTSB of the event. Because the aircraft was equipped with IAE V2533 engines, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to support the investigation conducted by Egyptian authorities under ICAO Annex 13 protocols.

Probable cause

Not determined

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 31 Oct 2015 AIRBUS A321 accident near Sinai Peninsula, Egypt?

An Airbus A321 aircraft was involved in an accident in the Sinai Peninsula on October 31, 2015.

Were there any fatalities in the 31 Oct 2015 AIRBUS A321 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 224 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 31 Oct 2015 involved a AIRBUS A321, at Sinai Peninsula, Egypt.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Not determined

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