On October 31, 1999, EgyptAir Flight 990, en route from New York to Cairo, tragically plummets into the ocean, resulting in the loss of all 217 lives aboard. The reasons for the disaster spark intense debate: the Egyptian authorities assert that a mechanical failure linked to the elevator controls led to the crash, while U.S. officials contend that the Relief First Officer Gameel Al-Batouti intentionally downed the aircraft as a suicide/homicide act. This incident raises questions about accountability and the complexities of aviation safety.
Show
Mayday
Episode
S03E08
Air Date
Nov 02, 2005
Season 3 Episodes
S03E01
Hanging by a Thread
S03E02
Attack over Baghdad
S03E03
Out of Control
S03E04
Fight for Your Life
S03E05
Bomb on Board
S03E06
Mistaken Identity
S03E07
Helicopter Down
S03E08
Death and Denial
S03E09
Kid in the Cockpit
S03E10
Head On Collision
S03E11
Collision Course
S03E12
Runaway Train
S03E13
Ocean Landing