NTSB Appointed to Assist Egyptian Investigation of 2015 Airbus A321 Accident

Official Notification and NTSB Role The Egyptian Ministry of Civil Aviation notified the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of an accident involving an Airbus A321 airplane equipped with IAE V2533 engines. The accident occurred on October 31, 2015. ## International Cooperation Under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the Egyptian investigation. The NTSB's role stems from its status as the State of Manufacturer and Design of the engines. ## Information Release All investigative information related to the accident will be released by the Egyptian Ministry of Civil Aviation.