Egypt air crash

Fire likely cause of 2016 EgyptAir crash: French investigation

French investigators said today a cockpit fire likely caused the 2016 EgyptAir MS804 crash that claimed the lives of 66 passengers and crew, contradicting Egyptian authorities who said explosives traces were found on the victims' remains.

Jul 07, 2018, 07:13 AM IST

'EgyptAir Flight 804 broke up in midair after a fire'

 Evidence gathered in an investigation into the crash of EgyptAir Flight 804 in the Mediterranean Sea in May shows the plane likely broke up in midair after a fire near or inside the cockpit that quickly overwhelmed the crew, according to Egyptian officials involved in the inquiry, the New York Times reported on Friday.

Jul 23, 2016, 05:30 AM IST

Beacon from Egypt crash detected, search narrows

The chief investigator in Egypt said search teams in the Mediterranean have picked up a beacon believed to be from the EgyptAir Flight 804.

May 27, 2016, 16:40 PM IST