A lawsuit has been filed to Egyptian court for Kogalymavia plane crash in Egypt

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On October 31, 2015, an explosion occurred on board an Airbus A321 aircraft over the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt. The aircraft was operating charter flight 7K-9268 from Sharm El Sheikh to Saint Petersburg. The plane belonged to the Russian airline Kogalymavia (operating under the Metrojet brand).

The Airbus A321 Sinai crash lawsuit, filed by the law firm DTK Partners, became one of the most significant examples of international aviation litigation in the past decade.

Details of the Airbus A321 Sinai Crash

The aviation disaster took place on October 31, 2015, over central Sinai (Egypt). The Airbus A321, owned by the Russian airline Kogalymavia (Metrojet), was flying charter route 7K-9268 from Sharm El Sheikh to Saint Petersburg.

There were 224 people on board, including passengers and crew. All of them died due to an explosion that occurred 23 minutes after takeoff.

Why the Airbus A321 Sinai Crash Lawsuit Was Filed in Egypt

The legal team at DTK Partners, in cooperation with an American international law firm, made a strategic decision to file the Airbus A321 Sinai crash lawsuit in the courts of the Arab Republic of Egypt.

This decision was based on the limitations of Russian legislation regarding compensation for air disaster victims.

Therefore, transferring the case to Egyptian jurisdiction allowed the use of local legal rules that do not set rigid caps on compensation and give courts the ability to determine awards on an individual basis.

Defendants in the Airbus A321 Sinai Crash Lawsuit: Airline and Insurer

The Airbus A321 Sinai crash lawsuit was filed against two parties:

  • The airline Kogalymavia, which operated the aircraft and was responsible for flight safety;

  • The insurance company Ingosstrakh, which issued the carrier liability policy.

DTK Partners represents the families of the deceased passengers, seeking fair compensation from both defendants in accordance with international legal practice.

Lawsuit Details: Claim Amount and Current Status

Separate claims were filed for each individual victim, on behalf of their families. The total amount claimed in the Airbus A321 Sinai crash lawsuit is 90 million US dollars.

The lawsuit includes evidence, expert opinions, insurance documentation, and details of the crash circumstances.

The Egyptian court scheduled the first hearing for November 6, 2017. Since then, the case has been under active review with the participation of Egyptian, Russian, and international experts.

Legal Work by DTK Partners in the Airbus A321 Sinai Crash Lawsuit

The law firm DTK Partners provides full legal support in the case. The responsibilities of the legal team include:

  • analyzing international rules on aviation liability;

  • forming a legal position based on Egyptian and international law;

  • coordinating with foreign partners, including attorneys from the United States;

  • preparing and filing claims on behalf of victims’ families;

  • supporting expert analysis and translation work;

  • protecting the rights of families at every stage of the proceedings.

The lawyers at DTK Partners have deep experience in international aviation cases, which allows them to work efficiently and consistently even under different legal systems.