The Egyptian Armed Forces have informed EgyptAir that they have found first debris from the missing aircraft operating flight MS804 around 290 KM from the Egyptian coastline.
The finding confirms that the plane had plunged into the sea with 66 passengers and crew on board.
Three French investigators and a technical expert from Airbus arrived in Cairo this morning to help investigations.
There is still speculation whether it was a terrorist attack, but as yet, no group has claimed responsibility.
MS804 lost contact with radar above the Mediterranean Sea about 280 KM from the Egyptian sea coast at 02:30 am CLT on 19 May. It was due to arrive Cairo Airport at 03:15 am CLT.
EgyptAir has said it conveys its deepest sorrow to the families and friends of the passengers on-board Flight MS804: “We extend our deepest sympathies to those affected and have engaged international emergency support group Kenyon to assist with care for those touched by this tragedy.”
Those concerned about missing relatives or friends who may have been on board are invited to call 080077770000 within Egypt Or +20225989320 international.
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