Accident
A Twin Otter aircraft departing Al-Gorah for Sainte-Catherine experienced technical problems, which the pilot reported to air traffic control during the flight. While attempting an emergency landing, the aircraft collided with a Jordanian truck transporting glass. The impact caused the aircraft to crash and burst into flames. All nine occupants aboard the aircraft were killed. Both truck drivers sustained slight injuries.
Aircraft and Crew
The flight was operated by the French Air Force on behalf of the Multinational Force and Observers (MFO) based in the Sinai area. The aircraft was carrying eight passengers, including six members of the French Air Force, and one Canadian pilot. The French Air Force members killed were Captain Laurence Briançon-Forest, Lieutenant Guillaume Pike, Sergeant Chief Yann Poilly, Sergeant Chief Laurent Pottier, Sergeant Chief Hervé Bouffenie, and Sergeant Julien Flégo. The aircraft was destroyed in the accident.
Aftermath
Emergency services responded to the scene. The truck drivers received medical attention for minor injuries. No further details about the investigation were provided in the source.