Airline Exec Says External Impact Caused Egypt Plane CrashByline by DMITRY LOVETSKY 00CopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSavePrintA Russian investigator walks near wreckage a day after a passenger jet bound for St. Petersburg, Russia, crashed in Hassana, Egypt, on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015. AP Photo/Amr NabilThe Associated Press11/2/2015|Updated: 11/2/2015READ MORESmall Plane Crashes in Texas, But There’s a Silver LiningWe had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentThe Associated PressAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesMega Millions Jackpot Grows to $965 Million for Friday’s DrawingNov 12, 2025Solar Storms Bring Colorful Northern Lights to Unexpected PlacesNov 12, 2025How Major US Stock Indexes Fared Nov. 12Nov 12, 2025Turkish Military Plane Crash in Georgia Kills All 20 on BoardNov 12, 2025Related TopicsEgyptRussiaairlinePlanecrashMetrojet