Egyptian military announces crash of training plane, crew killed

The Egyptian Armed Forces announced on Monday the crash of a military training aircraft resulting in the deaths of its crew due to a technical malfunction.

In an official statement, the military spokesperson said the training plane went down during an air force training exercise in one of the designated training areas because of a technical failure, which caused the fatal accident.

The Egyptian military extended its condolences to the families of the victims, wishing them patience and solace during this difficult time.

Egyptian media reported that the plane crashed off the coast near Ras El Bar city on the Mediterranean Sea, north of Egypt.

Social media footage showed crowds of beachgoers and ambulances gathered near Beach 63 in Ras El Bar, where the incident occurred, according to local news sources.

The Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates expressed its sincere condolences to the sisterly Arab Republic of Egypt over the crash of the air force plane during a training exercise, which claimed the lives of its crew.

The ministry’s official spokesperson, Sufyan Qudah, affirmed Jordan’s full solidarity and sympathy with the government and people of Egypt in this painful accident, conveying heartfelt condolences to the victims’ families.