On 19 May 2016, an AIRBUS A320 operated by Egypt Air was involved in an aviation accident near Cairo, Egypt. 66 people were killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 14 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
The Egyptian Ministry of Civil Aviation notified the NTSB of an Airbus A320 accident on May 19, 2016. The NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the investigation under ICAO Annex 13.
Notification
The Egyptian Ministry of Civil Aviation (EMCA) has notified the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of an accident involving an Airbus A320 aircraft, equipped with IAE V2500 engines, that occurred on May 19, 2016.
Investigation
Under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, the NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the EMCA's investigation. The U.S. Accredited Representative is designated because the United States is the State of Manufacturer and Design of the engine.
Information Release
All investigative information will be released by the Egyptian Ministry of Civil Aviation.
Related events
Same aircraft family
4 Apr 2026 — Airbus A320-232 (JetBlue Airways)
4 Apr 2026 — AIRBUS A320-232 (JETBLUE AIRWAYS CORP)
19 Mar 2026 — AIRBUS A320-232 (JETBLUE AIRWAYS CORP)
11 Feb 2026 — Airbus A320-233 (LATAM Airlines Chile)
