EgyptAir Receives Final Report on Flight MS804 Crash After Eight Year Investigation

Manar Eissa

In a conclusion to an eight-year investigation, EgyptAir announced on Wednesday that it has received the final report on the tragic crash of Flight MS804. The aircraft, which disappeared over the Mediterranean Sea on May 19, 2016, was en route from Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris to Cairo International Airport. The incident, one of the most mysterious and tragic aviation disasters in recent history, claimed the lives of all 66 passengers and crew on board.

The final technical report on the crash has been shared with the families of the victims, providing them with official findings after years of investigation and speculation. The completion of this report marks the end of a complex, multi-national inquiry involving French, Egyptian, and international aviation experts.

Search and Investigation Efforts

In the days following the crash, fragments of the aircraft, personal belongings of passengers, and debris were found scattered across the Mediterranean Sea, approximately 180 miles north of the Egyptian coast. The search and recovery efforts were complicated by the depth and remote location of the wreckage, requiring the use of advanced underwater technology and multinational collaboration.

Subsequent analysis of the plane’s black boxes, which were recovered a month after the crash, revealed indications of smoke in the cockpit and lavatories just moments before the loss of communication. However, the exact cause of the crash remained elusive, fueling widespread speculation and theories regarding possible technical malfunctions or even foul play.

The Final Report

The recently released final report brings long-awaited answers for the families of the victims, though the specifics have not been publicly disclosed. According to EgyptAir’s official statement, the report consolidates findings from years of extensive examination by aviation safety experts. The report is expected to provide insight into the technical factors that led to the crash and potentially clarify whether it was caused by mechanical failure, human error, or another factor.

For the families of those lost, this report offers a measure of closure, albeit after years of grief and uncertainty. EgyptAir expressed its commitment to transparency with the families and emphasized its dedication to supporting those affected by the tragedy.

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