An EgyptAir Boeing 737-500, operating as Flight 844, was approaching Tunis–Carthage International Airport when it crashed on May 7, 2002. The plane was en route from Cairo, Egypt, to Tunis, Tunisia, carrying 48 passengers and crew members. As the aircraft neared the airport, it reportedly encountered adverse weather conditions, which may have impaired visibility. Eyewitness reports suggested that the plane was struggling to maintain altitude before it went down near the runway.

Rescue teams were deployed quickly to the crash site, where they found wreckage and began recovery operations. Sadly, 14 people lost their lives in the incident, with many others sustaining injuries in the aftermath. The subsequent investigation by the Tunisian authorities focused on various aspects, including pilot error, technical failures, and the influence of weather conditions on the aircraft's performance during its final approach.

The airline and regulatory bodies in aviation recognized the event's implications for improving flight safety measures, particularly in challenging weather scenarios. This incident prompted a review of operation protocols and emergency procedures for flights arriving in adverse conditions, emphasizing the importance of pilot training and aircraft maintenance.