Irish aviation experts arrive in Egypt for support

Three Irish aviation experts have landed in Egypt as part of the investigation into the crashing of a Russian airliner which killed all 224 people on board the Irish-registered aircraft.

According to a spokesman for the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA), two inspectors from the Air Accident Investigation Unit and one inspector from the IAA travelled to the crash site in Egypt yesterday, offering support in the probe which is being led by Egyptian, Russian, and French authorities.

The unit said speculation about possible causes was “not considered appropriate” as Irish-based personnel set about aiding the investigation into the tragedy, which occurred when Kogalymavia Flight 9268 crashed in the Sinai peninsula on Saturday.